Har Hazeitim (Mount of Olives) Cemetery — Jerusalem
Har Hazeitim is located on the eastern side of the Old City of Jerusalem, facing
Har Habayit and the Kotel Hama’aravi. The cemetery contains a number of sections,
and many great Rabbanim over the generations are buried here. You can view the general locations on the map below.
New Section Available — Har Hazeitim
⚠️ Special Availability — Facing Har Habayit
We wanted to quietly make families aware of a rare availability in Har Hazeitim.
A small number of plots are currently available in a section facing Har Habayit.
Plots in this location are extremely difficult to find. There are currently
only 12 plots remaining, priced at 145,000 shekels.
This information is shared discreetly for families who may wish to consider this special opportunity.
For private enquiries:
📧 landofisraelburials@gmail.com
📱 +972-58-791-5065 (Call / WhatsApp)
We currently have access to a new burial plot section in Har Hazeitim with a direct view facing
Har Habayit. Please see the photos below.
Plot Options
- Some plots are closer to the road and may be suitable for certain Kohanim (depending on the specific location).
- Other plots are further down the stairs and are typically more affordable.
Please watch the video below — it shows the section clearly and helps explain the options.
Additional video overview of Har Hazeitim:
Map — Har Hazeitim & the Old City
Enquiries & Pricing
Plots in Har Hazeitim may be available. Contact us for current options and pricing.
Email: landofisraelburials@gmail.com
About Har Hazeitim
There are an estimated 150,000 graves on Har Hazeitim, including graves traditionally associated with
Zechariah and Avshalom (Absalom). Rav Chaim ibn Attar (the Ohr Hachaim Hakadosh)
is also buried there.
Har Hazeitim is mentioned in connection with David’s ascent during his flight from Avshalom (II Samuel 15:30):
“And David went up by the ascent of the Mount of Olives, and wept as he went up.”
Chazal teach that Techiyat HaMeitim will begin from Har Hazeitim.
Prophets traditionally associated with burial on Har Hazeitim
- Zechariah
- Malachi
- Chagai
- Chuldah
Notable Rabbanim buried in Har Hazeitim
- Rav Chaim ibn Attar (Ohr Hachaim Hakadosh)
- Rav Yehoshua Leib Diskin
- Rav Moshe Mordechai Epstein
- Rav Moshe Halberstam
- Rav Yitzchok Hutner
- Rabbi Dr. Lord Immanuel Jacobovits (Chief Rabbi of Great Britain, 1967–1991)
- Rav Aryeh Kaplan
- Rav Avigdor Miller
- Ramban (Nahmanides)
- Obadiah ben Abraham (Bartenura)
- Rav Yechezkel Sarna
- Rav Sholom Schwadron
- Rav Shalom Sharabi (Rashash)
- Rav Yaakov Chaim Sofer (Kaf Hachaim)
- Rav Pesach Stein
- Rav Yitzchok Yaakov Weiss
And many more great Rabbanim.
Contact Us
To check availability, please email landofisraelburials@gmail.com and include:
- Whether this is pre-planning or immediate need
- Your preferred section / proximity (road vs stairs, if relevant)
- Any family / Rav you wish to be near (if applicable)
