 Large crowds gather at bonfires in Jerusalem and Beit Shemesh contrary to guidelinesNetanyahu orders that crowds around Lag B'Omer bonfires in Jerusalem and Beit Shemesh be dispersed. Free Prayers in Meron through Yad L'Achim on Lag B'OmerHave your names submitted for tefillah in Meron on the holy day of Lag B’Omer. MDA forces deployed in Meron for Lag B'OmerMagen David Adom teams will arrive with two buses, ambulances, intensive care vehicles, command vehicles and other emergency vehicles. MK Eichler to Gafni: Those who do not value Meron should not preach moralityUTJ MK criticizes fellow party member for calling for MKs not to visit Meron on Lag B'Omer this year. Fines, checkpoints and arrests on road to Meron2,000 police officers deployed to prevent mass Lag B'Omer gathering at Meron amid coronavirus concerns. Only 3 bonfires to be allowed. Jerusalem preschools to open on Lag Ba'omerBeit Shemesh Mayor Aliza Bloch calls on government to decide whether preschools should open on Lag Ba'omer, says parent pressure is 'wrong.' Meron residents ask government to permit Lag Ba'omer rentalsResidents of northern town where Lag Ba'omer celebrations are traditionally held ask government to cancel COVID-19 restrictions on rentals. Government approves restrictions for Lag B'OmerThe lighting of bonfires will be prohibited from tomorrow until after Lag B'Omer. Renting out guest houses will be prohibited at Meron. Can't Make It To Meron This Year? Send Alei Siach your namesEvery year thousands come from all over the world to Meron. This year however is different. Alei Siach will pray on your behalf Government considering full closure on Lag B'OmerNational Security Council recommends full closure on Lag B'Omer holiday to prevent coronavirus outbreak during festivities.Strict Lag B'Omer restrictionsBy Health Ministry and NSC recommendation, bonfires across country, except for three major centers, is banned. Lag B'Omer and the holiday's mystical secretsThe Jewish holiday of Lag B'Omer celebrates Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai. He revealed the Zohar - the book of Kabbalah - during Roman times. No fires in public parks on Lag B'Omer due to heat waveLag B'Omer, a day when Israelis and Jews worldwide traditionally light bonfires, is on Wednesday night and Thursday of this week. 5-year-old hospitalized with wooden board attached to his handRusty nail attaches wooden board to boy's hand during collection for Lag BaOmer bonfire. Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu warns Rabbi BerlandTzfat Chief Rabbi says lighting of bonfire on Mt. Meron by rabbi convicted of sexual assault an "abomination." Live: Lag B'Omer celebrations in MeronTens of thousands celebrate Jewish holiday near tomb of Tannaic sage Rabbi Shimon Bar YochaiIsraeli officials say Lag B'Omer bonfires dangerous in heat waveMany cities ban bonfires over fear of starting uncontrollable fires during heat wave.Restrictions and prohibitions on Lag B'Omer bonfiresMany local authorities cancel Lag Ba'Omer bonfires this evening due to extreme weather conditions. 'Rabbi Berland is a cult leader'Police, NGO, trying to ban Rabbi Eliezer Berland from lighiting bonfire on Lag Baomer at Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai's tomb in Meron. Netanyahu: Hanging effigies of soldiers is abominableIsraeli PM speaks about haredi extremists burning effigy of IDF soldier, asks public to take precautions against global cyber attack. A lifesaver on the trip home from MeronTravelers returning from Meron find refreshments, road safety instruction, and a friendly staff of policemen and volunteers. Parents protest Lag Baomer vacation changeParents cancel school, petition High Court in protest of Sunday's Lag Baomer vacation being moved to Monday. WATCH: Lag Baomer celebrations or anti-IDF incitement?Haredi extremists burn effigy of IDF soldier while their friends look on and cheer. Lag Baomer in Tunisia: Festive mood and tight securityDespite terror warnings, Jews from Israel and around the world arrive in Tunisia to celebrate the holiday and feel 'at home.''Cancelling schoolbuses endangers children'Head of Local Authorities Council Haim Bibas criticizes decision to divert school-buses to Meron for Lag Ba'Omer events. 600 Missing buses threaten to jam up Lag BaOmer in MeronIt's complicated, but because of the official intention to "keep the Sabbath holy," buses will be in short supply on Sunday. Terror warning for Djerba Lag B'Omer celebrationCounterterrorism Bureau sharpens current travel warning for Tunisia following terrorist motivation increase to attack Jews. 'Haredim are not disciplined, they do what they want'Northern police rabbi says haredi community can't have it both ways, haredi community forces police to desecrate Shabbat against their will. Thousands visit Shimon Hatzadik, restore JerusalemEver-growing numbers visit once Jewish neighborhood in Jerusalem in a Lag B'Omer tradition to rival Meron. Authorities blame haredi community for J'lem firesJerusalem Fire Deputy Chief accuses haredim of not taking proper precautions: ‘They like huge bonfires but do not listen.’ 'Donate first haircut to child cancer patients'Organization calls on public not to let halake haircut of 3-year-olds go to waste, while helping cancer patient kids celebrate Lag B'Omer. Tzfat Chief Rabbi: 'Next step is Temple Mount'Rabbi Eliyahu reveals growing spiritual awakening seen in Lag B'Omer festivities, next stage is 'going up to the Mount, nothing less.' For Lag Ba'Omer: Sfirat Haomer, time of delight and despairThe period has its roots in the Torah, seems to be connected to Temple sacrifice, to the Temple destruction and to preparation for Mount Sinai - so what is the right attitude to it? The deaths of Rabbi Akiva's students may provide the answer. Rising above the pitfalls of Lag B'OmerRabbi warns parents how to ensure that their children will avoid the traps of a night alone at the bonfire, and connect to the spiritual. Israel warns against travel to TunisiaJihadist threat too high to risk making annual Lag B'Omer trip to ancient Jewish community, Israeli government says. The Different Meanings of Lag B'OmerFind out the connection of the different meanings of Lag B'Omer to the segments of the Jewish world. Watch: The Spiritual 'Baton' From Moses to RashbiRabbi Lazer Brody explains who Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai - whose grave in Meron is visited by masses on Lag B'Omer - really was. Watch: Learning to Love on Lag B'OmerChabad Rabbi Ze'ev Slavin relates how the holiday provides a chance to teach what true unity and love of your fellow man are all about. Watch: A Spiritual 'Boost' in the NorthRabbis of institute in Tzfat talk about the connection between their holy city and Meron, where the Lag B'Omer focus is centered. 170 Treated at Meron Lag B'Omer CelebrationMDA says hundreds were hurt or dehydrated in massive crowds and bonfires, both at Meron and nationwide. Grooms Revive Ancient Tradition on Temple MountGrooms visit Mount on Lag B'Omer ahead of wedding night, in tradition dating back to First Temple times 3,000 years ago. Non-Jews Harassed Jewish Women Praying in MeronLehava anti-assimilation group describes how it stopped ushers harassing Jewish women at Rashbi's tomb on Lag B'Omer. Watch: Over Half-a-Million People and No Wounds?Police Superintendent Micky Rosenfeld outlines the huge efforts to ensure safety at Meron on Lag B'Omer.Take Our Lag B'Omer Quiz - And Win a Tablet!Send in your answers and you'll be entered into our prize draw. Watch: Lag B'Omer, Reminder of Messianic RebellionFamous scholar Rabbi Berel Wein explains the holiday's connection to revolt against Roman occupation and message of resilience. Watch: Lag B'Omer Celebrations Continue in MeronJewish celebration continues at tomb of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai in Meron. Watch it live at Arutz Sheva. Aharonovich: Lag B'Omer Is My Last 'Mission'For Yitzhak Aharonovich, the journey to Meron Wednesday night - his last in an official capacity - was a very emotional one. Watch: Arutz Sheva's Lag B'Omer SpecialArutz Sheva presents a special for Lag B'Omer, with discussions about the significance of the holiday and the preparations for it.Tens of Thousands Celebrate Lag B'Omer in MeronLargest annual Jewish celebration begins at the tomb of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai. Watch it happen live on Arutz Sheva. Low Turnout in Tunisia Amid Terror WarningTunisia claims all is safe after Israel warns of concrete terror plans to attack Jews visiting ancient synagogue from Temple times. Joked About Temple Mount Paranoia and Was ArrestedBreach of free speech, freedom of worship, as youth arrested over Facebook post joking his prayers will 'set Middle East on fire.'Lag B'Omer in Meron: Helicopters and ZeppelinMassive police preparations ahead of Lag B'Omer festivities at the grave of Rashbi, where tens of thousands will light bonfires. Tunisia: Assures Jews over Terror ThreatTunisian Interior Minister rejects Israeli Prime Minister's Office warning of 'concrete threats' of terror attack against ancient synagogue. How Big Can Your Bonfire Be? Knesset Has An AnswerSafety measure or legislative busybody-ism? The Knesset has decided to take on the issue of - bonfiresHevron: Conflicting Stories Journalist 'Assault'Photographer denies leftist outlet fabricated assault by local Jews, but community leader asks 'where's the proof?'. Lag Ba'omer at the PyramidsAn amazing Lag Ba'omer bonfire, lit by Jewish soldiers from Palestine in WWII in the land of the Pharaohs. Who is still here and who has vanished? MDA, Rescue Workers Treat Over 600 at MeronFor Magen David Adom and other rescue workers, Lag Ba'omer is one of the busiest days of the year, and this year was no different |
