The Rambam's tomb in Tiberias was inaugurated 'with great splendor'
Approximately 700,000 visitors flock to the tomb of Maimonides every year, and this year the visitors would be able to witness the new addition to the place.
By ALON EINHORNUpdated: JANUARY 1, 2019 04:48
The new and mesmerizing complex for the tomb of Maimonides in Tiberius has been officially introduced to the public, in memory of Moses Ben Maimon's, commonly referred to as 'Rambam', day of death, which occurred on Friday.It took four years of planning and having extensive works, but the new complex for the tomb of Maimonides, a site that attracts thousands of visitors a year, has been officially introduced.Many senior Rabbis took part in the impressive ceremony, including the Rishon LeZion, Rabbi Yithak Yosef, and Chief Rabbi of Israel, Rabbi Lau, as well as the benefactors from Mexico Alberto and Sharon Kochav.Approximately 700,000 visitors flock to the tomb of Maimonides every year, and this year the visitors would be able to witness the new addition to the place. The complex includes the tomb of Maimonides, his father and his grandson.The project has cost close to 14 million shekels and includes new roads and accessibility for the handicapped and shading.
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