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Shechem (the city)

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Shechem (the city): City in northern Israel. There Dinah was abducted, and it is the location of Joseph's Tomb.
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Amidst the mountains of Shomron (Samaria) is a four-thousand year old city – Shechem. Very few biblical locales have as rich a history as this storied city.
The site of Joseph’s Tomb and the location of many dramatic events recorded in Tanach.
The Holy Cities of Israel
Shechem lies amidst the mountains of Shomron (Samaria). Very few locales have as rich a history as this four-thousand year old city. Learn more about Shechem.
Exploring Rashi’s commentary on where Jacob sends Joseph
When Jacob sends Joseph to find his brothers, he unwittingly sends him into a trap that would see Joseph sold into slavery. The Torah mentions that the place where this all happened was in Shechem, implying Shechem is a place infamous for tragedy. Or, is ...
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