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Hebron’s Tomb of Yishai and Ruth Reopened After Four-Year Restoration
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Restoration Completed
A four-year renovation of the Tomb of Yishai and Ruth atop Tel Hebron in the West Bank was finished on a Tuesday, culminating in the inauguration of a new synagogue and study hall. The project, funded primarily through donations solicited worldwide by community spokesperson Yishai Fleisher, cost roughly one million dollars.
Design Features and New Facilities
The restored site blends traditional and contemporary elements. Fleisher’s team employed local Hebron stone, wrought iron, and wood, while introducing turquoise accents inspired by the city of Safed. The graves of Yishai and Ruth were recast with stone, calligraphic inscriptions, a Star of David, and a wheat motif referencing Ruth’s story. A Byzantine-era chamber now serves as a working scribe studio, where parchment is written by hand for visitors. Additional amenities include shaded seating, water fountains, restrooms, a small event hall, a courtyard, parking, and direct access to the Tel Hebron archaeological park. A photograph of the new synagogue was taken on September 15, 2026.
Key Figure Behind the Project
Yishai Fleisher – international spokesperson for Hebron’s Jewish community, member of National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir’s Otzma Yehudit party, Efrat local-council member, and YouTube creator with over 300,000 subscribers.
Official Statements & Responses
He argued that preserving the tomb’s beauty is essential for younger generations to feel a connection to their heritage and expressed a broader ambition to apply his restoration experience to projects across Israel through future Knesset work.
Verbatim Quotes
- “The location of the site in Hebron, city of the Patriarchs and Matriarchs, the first acquisition of the Jews in the Land of Israel, made by our forefather Abraham, carries important spiritual significance,” — Yishai Fleisher, a member of National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's Otzma Yehudit party
- “We wanted to bring the sanctity of Safed's turquoise into the heart of Hebron,” — Yishai Fleisher, a member of National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's Otzma Yehudit party