lag baomer

Lag Ba'Omer: Police work to remove pilgrims from Mount Meron amid rocket threat

Since October 7th, Hezbollah has fired dozens of rockets toward the Mount Meron area on several occasions.

25/05/2024
Ultra-Orthodox Jewish boys dance around a bonfire as they celebrate the Jewish holiday of Lag Ba'Ome

Think twice before lighting a bonfire: How to celebrate Lag Ba’Omer safely and differently

The Health and Environmental Protection Ministries have urged those who celebrate to ensure safety and health and protect the environment.

Can Jews ever stop arguing?

By our respecting each other and joining together in one giant blaze of glory, we can shine a beacon of unity into the heavens that can dispel any plague, any war, any crisis.

When Jewish holidays can seem like too much, and meaning-making too soon

How can we engage in acts of ritual remembering when we are living in between “they tried to kill us” and “we prevailed?”

By RABBI SHIRA KOCH EPSTEIN/JTA
17/05/2024

Mount Meron Lag Ba'Omer pilgrimage cancelled due to ongoing Hezbollah conflict

Every year, hundreds of thousands of people head to Mount Meron to mark Lag Ba'Omer.

09/05/2024

IDF recommends cancellation of Meron Lag Ba'omer event for security reasons

The decision follows discussions held at the Northern Command and Home Front Command.  

Gifts that spark positive thoughts and stylish Zionist mezuzah: Shopping recommendations

From a precision hair clipper for the end of Omer to grooming products for men, luxurious watches, and a portable grill everyone needs.

02/04/2024

Mount Meron disaster tragic, but also a cautionary tale

Israel – especially its government – must learn from its mistakes; otherwise, the next disaster may be just as tragic or worse.

Meron Disaster Commission finds Netanyahu, police, and officials responsible for catastrophe

The interim report advised the appointment of a minister in charge of the celebrations and recommended that infrastructure be improved at the site to remove safety hazards.

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