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In Iraq, restored tomb of biblical prophet Nahum quietly attracts Jewish pilgrimage

Rabbi Asher Lopatin visited the restored tomb of the biblical prophet Nahum in Alqosh, Iraq, attracting Jewish pilgrims. The tomb, neglected for decades, quietly reopened in 2022 following a restoration effort. Jewish visitors, including Israelis, have made the pilgrimage to the shrine, which is believed to be the burial place of Nahum.

Original article source: https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-iraq-restored-tomb-of-biblical-prophet-nahum-quietly-attracts-jewish-pilgrimage/
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