News for Lag B'Omer Watch: Lag Ba'Omer in DjerbaJewish community in Tunisia celebrates Lag Ba'Omer with a special prayer in the Djerba synagogue. Lag Ba'Omer & the hidden Torah of the Hebrew missionHow does the Jewish people's national story help human history attain its goal? 'We all pray for the healing of the victims'Israeli leaders respond to the tragedy during Lag Ba’Omer celebrations in Meron, in which 50 people were injured. Arabs and Jews celebrate Lag Ba'Omer, Ramadan together in DubaiArabs from the United Arab Emirates and Israeli Jews celebrated Ramadan and Lag Ba'Omer together at a special ceremony in Dubai Man in critical condition after collapsing at MeronMan in his 60s collapses at Rashbi's grave in Meron ahead of Lag B'Omer. Hundreds of thousands at Meron for Lag Ba'omerClashes between visitors to Meron and security forces ahead of mass Lag Ba'omer celebrations; two are arrested. Watch: Gulf state ambassadors join Jewish communities for historic eventAmbassadors from three countries hold first joint Lag Ba'omer/ Iftar celebration with Jewish communities in the Gulf. Rabbi Edelstein: 'We do not travel to Meron'Leading Lithuanian-haredi rabbi calls on followers not to travel to Meron on Lag Ba'omer. 'We do not travel; we sit and learn.' Rabbi David Lau urges: Come to Meron early, leave for home earlyRabbi David Lau, Chief Rabbi of Israel, calls on public to leave Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai's gravesite early on Friday. Rabbi Akiva and Lag Ba'OmerWho were the students of Rabbi Akiva that we should mourn their deaths so many centuries later? Rabbinic council: 'Traveling to Meron? Not on Friday'Rabbinic council calls on Lag Ba'omer pilgrims to arrive in Meron Thursday evening, leave early Friday morning, to avoid Shabbat descration. R. Yehuda Bar Elai's celebrations return after more than a yearStaff at the holy site commemorating R. Yehuda Bar Elai are preparing to broadcast his memorial celebration to Jews around the world. Dep. Min. Meir Porush: 'I have no complaints against Bezalel Smotrich'Dep. Ed. Min. Porush says Religious Zionism made 'a commitment to voters' not to join Arab-supported gov't. 'I have no complaints.' Ahead of Lag Ba'omer, PM Netanyahu meets haredi MKsPolice have not yet been issued updates on restrictions on gatherings in Meron over Lag Ba'omer, UTJ MKs say. United Hatzalah completes emergency preparations for Lag Ba'omerUnited Hatzalah completes preparations for safeguarding Lag Ba'omer event at Meron. Min. Aryeh Deri: 'No limits on Lag Ba'omer pilgrimage to Meron''Infection rates are low, no reason to limit number of people in an open area,' Interior Min. Deri says. A virtual tour in heritage sites for American studentsLive broadcast offering virtual tour of Israel's historic sites 'meant the world' to quarantined students, Manhattan teacher says. Hundreds of extremists break into Meron after Lag B'OmerExtremists wait for police presence at Rashbi's tomb to begin to be reduced to break into holy site at end of Lag B'Omer. Drone show over the skies of Ramat Gan36 drones create shapes over the city of Ramat Gan in honor of the holiday of Lag B'Omer. 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. |
