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Why Were the Avos Buried in the Wrong Order? The Strange Position of the Tombstones

The Revolution of the Rogatchover Gaon

1 hr 27 min

The Monument of Yitzchak in the Machpalah Cave in Hebron

Class Summary:

Visitors to the Mearat Hamachpalah in Hebron might have observed the strange order of the tombstones on the graves of our Patriarchs and Matriarchs: Isaac on the right, Abraham in the center, and Jacob on the left. Why are they interred in that order? Is there any historical accuracy to this order?

A fascinating observation in the Jerusalem Talmud about the position of our forefathers in the cave has raised many an eyebrow. It was the Rogatchover Gaon, Rabbi Yosef Rozen (1858-1936), who analyzing the biblical text, presents an astounding novel account of the burial of our Avos, solving this ancient dilemma.

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Rabbi YY Jacobson

  • December 16, 2014
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  • 24 Kislev 5775
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This class is dedicated with much love by the Niasoff Family -- in memory of Reb Eliyahu Tzion Niasoff, in honor of his 76th birthday on 10 Teves.

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