JERUSALEM (JTA) — Palestinians rioted outside Rachel’s Tomb in Bethlehem. Some 50 Palestinians threw rocks and at least 18 firebombs and nine pipe bombs at Israeli troops guarding the tomb on ...

Today, the number stands at 15.7 million. RACHEL’S TOMB lies on the northern outskirts of Bethlehem, which is under Palestinian control. (credit: SETH J. FRANTZMAN) The anniversary of Rachel’s ...

Rachel is said to be buried on Eim Haderech, alluding to her burial near Bethlehem and not in the Cave of the Patriarchs. Her children could thus cry at her tomb on their way to Exile.

Today, the number stands at 15.7 million. RACHEL’S TOMB lies on the northern outskirts of Bethlehem, which is under Palestinian control. (credit: SETH J. FRANTZMAN) The anniversary of Rachel’s passing ...