Tomb of Jesse and Ruth
| Tomb of Jesse and Ruth | |
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Hebrew: קבר ישי ורות | |
The Tomb of Jesse and Ruth in Hebron | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Judaism |
| Ecclesiastical or organisational status | |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Deir Al Arba'een, Hebron, West Bank |
Interactive map of Tomb of Jesse and Ruth | |
| Coordinates | 31°31′24″N 35°06′13″E / 31.52346°N 35.10372°E |
| Tomb of Jesse and Ruth | |
Interactive map of Tomb of Jesse and Ruth | |
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| Type | Tomb |
The tomb of Jesse and Ruth (Hebrew: קבר ישי ורות, romanized: Kever Yishai v'Rut) is an ancient tomb with a small Jewish synagogue, located within the ruin of Deir Al Arba'een in the Tel Rumeida section of Hebron. Francesco Quaresmi in the early 17th century reported that Turks and Orientals generally believed the structure contained the tombs of Jesse and Ruth. According to Moshe Sharon, According to Jewish tradition, the tomb of Jesse and Ruth is a sacred site. The place is in area H2 of Hebron, under Israeli control.
The small synagogue is located in the room adjacent to the tomb and it receives visitors throughout the year, especially on the Jewish holiday of Shavuot, in which the Book of Ruth is read.