Shabbos Chayei Sarah in Chevron: Bochurim Spread the Message of Geulah
Thousands of men, women and children traveled to the City of the Avos for Shabbos Parshas Chayei Sarah, where an extensive campaign was conducted to spread the message of Geulah and Moshiach. Tefillin stands were set up on Friday, Moshiach pamphlets were distributed, and Shabbos parties and additional activities were held throughout the weekend • Read More, Photos
During Shabbos Parshas Chayei Sarah, as thousands of men, women and children made their way to the City of the Avos, Chevron, an extensive campaign was conducted to spread the message of Geulah and the identity of Moshiach.
The activities were organized by Talmidim of Yeshivas Tomchei Temimim Lubavitch in Rishon LeZion, who arrived in Chevron on Thursday night.
On Friday, Tefillin stands were set up and pamphlets about Moshiach were distributed to the many visitors arriving in the city. Throughout Shabbos, Shabbos parties and additional activities were held, bringing the message of Geulah to thousands of those who had come to Chevron.
Shabbos Chayei Sarah has become one of the largest annual gatherings in Chevron, drawing visitors from across Eretz Yisroel and around the world. The gathering centers on Parshas Chayei Sarah, which recounts Avraham Avinu’s purchase of Me’aras Hamachpelah as a burial place for Sarah Imeinu.
The annual tradition began on a much smaller scale, with residents of Kiryat Arba making their way to Me’aras Hamachpelah for a special Kiddush. Over the years, it grew into a major public gathering, with tens of thousands of visitors filling the streets of Chevron.
In 2025, police estimated that approximately 26,000 people visited the area over the Shabbos weekend. For the 2026 gathering, organizers and local sources anticipated attendance of approximately 40,000 to 45,000 people.
The weekend features large-scale hospitality arrangements, with local homes, schools and other public buildings opened to accommodate guests. Chabad of Chevron, directed by Rabbi Danny Cohen, operates a large hospitality tent serving thousands of visitors, alongside additional organizations providing Shabbos meals and accommodations. This ear, approximately 7,500 guests were expected to receive meals through Chabad’s hospitality operation.
The gathering also includes tefillos at Yitzchak Avinu’s side in Me’aras Hamachpelah, which is opened for Jewish prayer throughout the Shabbos, as well as shiurim, lectures, Farbrengens, musical gatherings and activities for families and children. Visitors from a wide range of Jewish communities and backgrounds come together for the special Shabbos.
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