Entry Into Avarta - 70 Zekeinim

Tonight, the 5th of Shvat, is the date recorded as being when the "elders" died during the days of Yehoshua bin Nun. Their burial site is recorded as being Givat Pinchas, which is identified in the modern day Arab village of Avarta in the Shomron, opposite the Jewish village of Itamar, named after Itamar the son of Aharon HaKohen, who is buried as well in Avarta.

The Shchem Echad organization has organized entry into Avarta to celebrate the hilula of the 70 elders buried there, along with a visit to the grave sites of Elazar and Itamar, the sons of Aharon who are buried there. Refreshments (generally cholent and yerushalmi kugel, along with some drinks and rogelach) will be served.

Entry will be via  bus leaving from the Horon junction at 23:30, and if necessary there will be another bus leaving Horon at 2 AM. The bus into the village will cost money.Tonight, the 5th of Shvat, is the date recorded as being when the "elders" died during the days of Yehoshua bin Nun. Their burial site is recorded as being Givat Pinchas, which is identified in the modern day Arab village of Avarta in the Shomron, opposite the Jewish village of Itamar, named after Itamar the son of Aharon HaKohen, who is buried as well in Avarta.

The Shchem Echad organization has organized entry into Avarta to celebrate the hilula of the 70 elders buried there, along with a visit to the grave sites of Elazar and Itamar, the sons of Aharon who are buried there. Refreshments (generally cholent and yerushalmi kugel, along with some drinks and rogelach) will be served.

Entry will be via  bus leaving from the Horon junction at 23:30, and if necessary there will be another bus leaving Horon at 2 AM. The bus into the village will cost money. The army will be securing the entry. For more information, call 02-5482128

I have no furthe rinformation, nor do I have any connection to the organizers. I have gone to Avarta a couple times in previous years on 5 Shvat, and have found the experience to be interesting and inspiring.