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In 1864, the Jews of Bombay donated money to dig a well.

Although Rachel's Tomb was only an hour and a half walk from the Old City, many pilgrims found themselves very thirsty and unable to obtain fresh water.

Every Rosh Chodesh, the Maiden of Ludmir would lead her followers to Rachel ’ s tomb and lead a prayer service with various rituals, which included spreading out requests of the past four weeks over the tomb.

On the traditional anniversary of Rachel ’ s death, she would lead a solemn procession to the tomb where she chanted psalms in a night-long vigil.