Photos: Mendy Hechtman
45,000 people from Israel and from around the world gathered for Shabbos Parshas Chayei Sarah in Chevron, near the Mearas Hamachpela.
Security for the thousands of visitors was provided by IDF forces, Border Police and police.
Shluchim of Chabad of Hebron and Kiryat Arba, Rabbi Danny Cohen, Rabbi Itzik Neimark, Rabbi Mordechai Hellinger, and Rabbi Yoni Atia, set up huge tents where they hosted 3 lavish meals for 6,200 people.
Chabad hosted and cared for the guests, providing materially and spiritually for their needs.
During Shabbos, thousands of visitors prayed and visited inside the cave, and the Yitzchak Hall, specially opened for the occasion. 200 Chabad yeshiva bochurim assisted the Shluchim, and helped during meals and prayers.
After Shabbos, a mass Havdalah ceremony was held in the ‘Avraham and Sarah Tent’ with music and dancing.
Photographer Mendy Hechtman, who was among the guests, documented the events (before and after Shabbos) and presents a gallery with a special glimpse into the atmosphere.
A yasher koiach to Danny Cohen and his group for setting up and organizing everything.
Thank you to everyone who came to Shabbat Hebron!
To the Bochurim shluchim from 770-OT
Thank you for everything you are doing in Chevron this year making the Rebbe proud