How a 12-year-old girl became the first person to explore the Cave of Machpela

Hebron’s ancient Tomb of the Patriarchs and Matriarchs was banned for Jews to enter for 700 years. But after Israel’s stunning victory in the Six Day War, General Moshe Dayan was determined to explore it. The only person small enough to fit inside the opening was 12-year-old Michal Arbel. Hear her description of this extraordinary exploration and the mysteries hidden below.NOTES:* Living with the Bible by Moshe Dayan, 1978. * Written on the Dog's Skin: On the perception of the work in S. Y. Agnon by Michal Arbel* Times of Change: Jewish Literatures in the Modern Era - Essays in Honor of Dan Miron co-edited by Michal Arbel* Yehuda Arbel, a veteran Air Force pilot known as "Mr. Dakota" passed away. His daughter: "He was a tremendous inspiration - Israel HaYom news Get full access to Jewish History Moment podcast with Ben Bresky at benbresky.substack.com/subscribe