Lag baomer
A responsible choice: Why canceling Lag Ba’omer at Mount Meron was the right call - editorial
The fires of Lag Ba’omer will burn again on the slopes of Meron. What matters is that when they do, they come back to a country that chose, at the right moment, to be careful.
18th-century prayer book of Luria’s teachings to go on display at ANU ahead of Lag Ba’omer
Lag Ba’omer reminds us to choose respect over division among Jews - opinion
Ahead of Lag Ba’omer: The danger of bonfires – this is how you treat injuries
The Maccabiah Games’ crucial role in shaping Zionism and aliyah
Since the quota for olim had been cut by the British, the Maccabiah offered a great opportunity to come but not leave.
Religious protesters plan to storm Mount Meron in defiance of police orders ahead of Lag Ba'omer
Israel Police announced on Sunday morning that the annual Lag Ba’omer pilgrimage at Mount Meron will not take place, and that roads leading to the area have already been blocked.
Jerusalem hills finally recovering from devastating 2025 wildfires
With Lag Ba'omer approaching, and Israelis recalling last year's Independence Day wildfires, the Fire and Rescue Authority issued a statement banning unsanctioned bonfires.
Five years after disaster, Israel limits Lag Ba'omer celebrations on Meron amid security fears
News guidelines were announced on Sunday night that only up to 1,500 people would be permitted to gather in the communities in the vicinity of Mount Meron: Safsofa, Or HaGanuz, Bar Yochai, and Meron.
At the Hilula of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai in Manhattan: Rabbi Pinto Inspires the Masses
Hiking the holy land in the season of Lag Ba'omer
One of the things that the holiday commemorates is Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai’s death – the same sage who survived on carob while hiding in a cave.
In the kitchen with Henny: BBQ bites
Chimichurri sauce, beef kebabs, hot dog & veggie skewers, and gluten-free graham crackers.
Who counts in Judaism? Lessons from Lag Ba'omer - opinion
If a person misses even one day of counting the Omer, thus “breaking” the set, he is no longer permitted to count new days with a blessing.
Beyond bonfires: Lag Ba’omer’s call for unity and resilience in a divided Israel - opinion
Lag Ba’omer teaches respect, resilience, and unity, urging Israel to embrace humility and shared memory amid division.
What we forgot in the name of being right - opinion
We no longer speak across differences. We reduce people to positions. We defend our truth, but we no longer carry each other. The results aren’t abstract; they are real, visible, and dangerous.
