Watch: Rebbe of Boyan opens Lag Ba'omer celebrations at Meron
The Rebbe of Boyan lights Meron bonfire as Lag Ba'omer celebration kicks off.
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Watch: Firefighters put out improvised bonfire in Meron
Firefighters called to extinguish bonfire that was illegally lit at Lag Ba'omer celebrations in Meron.
No Religious-Zionist bonfire lighting to be held in Meron this year
Just one bonfire permitted this year after last year's terrible tragedy.
102-year-old man to light Independence Day torch
102-year-old Yaish Giat has been chosen to light one of the torches for Israel's 73rd Independence Day.
Large crowds gather at bonfires in Jerusalem and Beit Shemesh contrary to guidelines
Netanyahu orders that crowds around Lag B'Omer bonfires in Jerusalem and Beit Shemesh be dispersed.
Religious Zionism completes bonfire preparations
This year due to pandemic there will be limited number of bonfires with only 50 participants; Lighting to be broadcast live on Arutz Sheva.
Reclaiming Lag Ba'Omer
There is no halakhic significance to lighting bonfires, but there are strong halakhic injunctions to protect the environment.
Strict Lag B'Omer restrictions
By Health Ministry and NSC recommendation, bonfires across country, except for three major centers, is banned.
Israel bans fires in open areas throughout summer
Order from Fire and Rescue Services bans fires, bonfires, welding, in and around plants and populated areas.
Jerusalem municipality begins dismantling bonfires
Dozens of would-be bonfires dismantled by Jerusalem municipality due to weather-induced safety concerns.
No fires in public parks on Lag B'Omer due to heat wave
Lag B'Omer, a day when Israelis and Jews worldwide traditionally light bonfires, is on Wednesday night and Thursday of this week.
Israeli officials say Lag B'Omer bonfires dangerous in heat wave
Many cities ban bonfires over fear of starting uncontrollable fires during heat wave.
Restrictions and prohibitions on Lag B'Omer bonfires
Many local authorities cancel Lag Ba'Omer bonfires this evening due to extreme weather conditions.
Lag Ba'Omer bonfires caused wildfires Thursday
Lack of fire safety likely responsible for massive fires near Jerusalem, Fire chief says.
Fires across Jerusalem force evacuations
Out of control blaze in Ramot forest likely caused by Lag BaOmer bonfire, while fires rage near Gilo neighborhood and Mevaseret.
Celebrate Lag Ba’omer safely
Building a fire, watching a fire, extinguishing a fire. Do you know what to do?
Activist: Cut Down on Bonfires for Cleaner Air
A Tel Aviv organization suggests 'uniting' community bonfires - so people can get to know each other, and to save the environment
Low Turnout for Meron Lag Ba'omer Celebrations?
Officials in Meron cite transportation restrictions as a factor; city already overcrowded several days before event.
New York Joins Lag Ba'Omer Celebrations
The Jewish community in New York celebrated Lag Ba'Omer with bonfires and lots of singing and dancing. Arutz Sheva was there.
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