Lag baomer
Police disperse hundreds of civilians from Mount Meron attempting to light fires for Lag Ba'omer
"We clarify that, given the security situation and the Home Front Command's instructions, staying in the mountain area without a permit constitutes a danger to the public," said the police.
A responsible choice: Why canceling Lag Ba’omer at Mount Meron was the right call - editorial
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
Senator Chuck Schumer to Meron mourners: 'I have deep faith in Hashem'
The families of the victims sitted for the week of shiva, the Jewish rituals of mourning during which the bereaved receives visits and attentions in the memory of the lost ones.
Mount Meron tragedy: Night of unity, respect, helping others - opinion
Our students never blamed the police or the hassidim. They showed concern for everyone.
Is Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai really buried at Meron? It’s complicated
On one hand some rock cut burials dating back to the time of the Mishna are present in Meron. On the other, no archaeological evidence linking them to the Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai was ever found.
My Word: Learning from the Meron disaster
There was something biblical about both the scope and nature of the disaster that took the lives of 45 people in the early hours of Friday morning, April 30.
Meron tragedy impacts world's Jewish communities' mental health
As the public began to learn the victims' identities on Friday, the personal aspect of the tragedy began to come into greater focus for Jewish communities worldwide.
'Horrors': Border Police commander recounts Meron experience
Itzhak was charged with leading dozens of Border Police officers as the chaotic night dragged on.
Mount Meron tragedy: These are the victims of the stampede
President Reuven Rivlin lit 45 candles on Friday afternoon to commemorate the 45 victims reported at the time from Mount Meron.
A-G gives Gantz green light for state inquiry into Meron tragedy
The comptroller said that he would probe the conduct and actions of the political decision-makers, police and disaster and rescue workers.
The ultimate question after the Mount Meron tragedy: Why? - opinion
Many are calling for a full government investigation into what exactly caused the incident. Others are answering the question by looking inward in spiritual reflection.
Stop justifying the 45 deaths on Mount Meron - opinion
There is no reason and no justification for the victims’ deaths. There is no good that came from their deaths. No lesson for the collective Jewish people.
