Religious Freedom.

Safe Access. An Enduring Connection.

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Return to Yosef is a Jews United initiative dedicated to strengthening the Jewish people’s connection to Yosef HaTzaddik and his resting place in Shechem (Nablus).

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Our purpose is clear: to secure regular, dignified Jewish access to Yosef’s Tomb, reopen the Od Yosef Chai Yeshiva, and work towards re-establishing Jewish community life in Shechem.

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The Right to Visit and Pray

Visiting our ancestors’ graves is an expression of faith, remembrance and belonging. Jewish worshippers should be able to visit Yosef’s Tomb and pray without facing stones, violence or intimidation.

Religious freedom requires more than permission to enter. It requires meaningful access, protection for worshippers, and respect for the sacred site.

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Progress Worth Building On

The visits made possible through the dedication of organisers, worshippers, security personnel and supporters represent important progress. They sustain our connection to Yosef’s Tomb and demonstrate the determination of Jews across generations and communities to return.

We recognise these efforts while remaining focused on the work ahead. Each visit is a step forward; our goal is regular, secure and dignified access.

The Work Ahead:

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Secure Regular Access

We advocate for dependable arrangements that allow Jewish worshippers to visit and pray, working with the relevant authorities to address access and protection.

Reopen the Od Yosef Chai Yeshiva

We seek to reopen the Od Yosef Chai Yeshiva and renew its role as a centre of Torah study and Jewish spiritual life at Yosef’s Tomb.

Restore Jewish Community Life

Our longer-term goal is to re-establish Jewish community life in Shechem. We work to advance this vision through public advocacy, engagement with the relevant authorities and support from Jewish communities worldwide.

Preserve and Share Our Heritage

Through research, publications and education, we share the history of Yosef’s Tomb and Yosef’s enduring legacy of faith, perseverance, leadership and reconciliation.

How We Work

We bring together volunteers, community leaders, researchers and supporters to raise awareness, document progress and advocate for practical improvements.

We distinguish between what has already been achieved and what we are still working towards. Our commitment is to turn public support into sustained progress.

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Join Us

Help us advance religious freedom, protect access to Yosef’s Tomb and renew Jewish learning and community life in Shechem.

Whether you can volunteer, contribute expertise, build partnerships or donate, we welcome your involvement.