Rachels traditional tomb in Bethlehem. Everry day Mounts of people come to pray there. Rachel has an important role in Jewish tradition based on Jeremiah 31:​ ‘ 14 Thus says the Lord; A voice was heard in Ramah, lamentation, and bitter weeping; Rachel weeping for her children refused to be comforted for her children, because they were not. 15 Thus says the Lord; Refrain your voice from weeping, and your eyes from tears; for your work shall be rewarded, says the Lord; and they shall come again fr