Probably my favorite prayer place in the world is the Cave of the Machpela in Hevron, where Abraham and Sara, Isaac and Rebecca, and Jacob and Leah are buried. I ask our holy ancestors to beg in our behalf at the Divine Throne, that we should merit a New Year 5771 of peace, prosperity, and fulfillment of all the redemption prophecies. May we all see our holy forefathers soon in the flesh, with the full redemption of our people in our holy land, the ingathering of the exiles, the coming of Moshiach, the revival of the dead, and the rebuilding of our holy Beit HaMikdash, amen. More than anything, may we merit to see the revelation of Hashem's Divine Presence within our midst, amen sela.The feeling of being in the company of the holy ancestors defies description, so I'll just show you the pictures.
Photo 1: Maarat HaMachpela, Hevron
Photo 2: Leah's gravesite
Photo 3: Abraham's gravesite
Photo 4: Learning together in under the watchful eye of Yaakov Avinu
Photo 5: We found the white donkey, now all we need is Moshiach
Photo 6: IDF soldier straightening sandbags at the entrance to the Machpela
Photo 7: Maarat HaMachpela: A little piece of every Jew's heart is always here
