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News and updates about Lag B'Omer

How Big Can Your Bonfire Be? Knesset Has the Answer

Safety measure or legislative busybody-ism? The Knesset has decided to take on the issue of - bonfires

How Big Can Your Bonfire Be? Knesset Has the Answer

Conflicting Stories over 'Assault' of Journalist in Hevron

Photographer denies leftist outlet fabricated assault by local Jews, but community leader asks 'where's the proof?'.

Conflicting Stories over 'Assault' of Journalist in Hevron

MDA, Rescue Workers Treat Over 600 at Meron

For 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

MDA, Rescue Workers Treat Over 600 at Meron

Late Shabbat and 'No Drive Zone' Keep Crowds Out of Meron

There were far fewer celebrants at Meron this year for Lag Ba'omer celebrations - about half as many as usual, participants said.

Late Shabbat and 'No Drive Zone' Keep Crowds Out of Meron

Lag Ba'omer at the Pyramids

Lag Ba'omer at the Pyramids

Rabbinate: For Sabbath's Sake, Postpone Lag B'Omer

The Chief Rabbinate on Sunday asked that Lag B'omer celebrations be delayed by a day this year, in order to prevent Sabbath violations.

Rabbinate: For Sabbath's Sake, Postpone Lag B'Omer

Hareidi Media Calls for Inquiry into Meron Crisis

Hareidi media calls for inquiry over organizational failures that left tens of thousands stranded.

Hareidi Media Calls for Inquiry into Meron Crisis

200,000 Celebrate in Meron

Pictures of Saturday night’s all-night celebration in Meron.

200,000 Celebrate in Meron

Thousands Trapped in Meron

Thousands who spent the night cannot get home due to what they term police organizational failures.

Thousands Trapped in Meron

Visitors: Meron a Disaster Zone

Meron: Tens of thousands wait anxiously for buses in the heat, visitors label coordination at site ‘a catastrophe’

Visitors: Meron a Disaster Zone

Lag Ba'omer: Traditional Torah Walk in Tzfat

Photos: For the 180th straight year, dignitaries march from Abo House to Rashbi's tomb in Meron.

Lag Ba'omer: Traditional Torah Walk in Tzfat

Thousands Making their Way to Meron for Lag Ba'omer

Police and fire teams are on hand in large forces. The roads around Meron closed to traffic. Video of celebration.

Thousands Making their Way to Meron for Lag Ba'omer

MDA Preparing Ahead for Lag Ba”Omer at Meron

Magen David Adom is already making preparations for the massive influx of Jews expected for Lag Ba'Omer at Meron.

MDA Preparing Ahead for Lag Ba”Omer at Meron

Chabad’s ‘Mitzvah Tanks’ Bring Holiday Spirit

Chabad’s mobile mitzvah tanks brought the spirit of Lag BaOmer to citizens throughout Israel, and are now helping prepare students for Shavuot.

Chabad’s ‘Mitzvah Tanks’ Bring Holiday Spirit

Photo Essay: Lag BaOmer at Tomb of Shimon Hatzaddik

INN brings you a photo essay of the Lag BaOmer celebrations which took place at the tomb of Shimon Hatzaddik in Jerusalem.

Photo Essay: Lag BaOmer at Tomb of Shimon Hatzaddik

Daytime Celebration on Mount Meron

Tens of thousands of Jews celebrated Lag BaOmer at the tomb of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai on Mount Meron in the Upper Galilee.

Daytime Celebration on Mount Meron

Lag Baomer: Children of all Walks of Life March Together in TA

Chabad organizes parade in Tel Aviv in the spirit of “love your fellow man as you love yourself.”.

Lag Baomer: Children of all Walks of Life March Together in TA

First Time in Centuries: A Quiet Lag B'Omer in Djerba

Lag B'Omer celebrations were quiet for the first time this year in Djerba, where security precautions took precedence over simcha (joy).

First Time in Centuries: A Quiet Lag B'Omer in Djerba

Samaria Celebrates Diplomatic Victory over Roman Empire

“A huge Lag B’Omer bonfire in the heart of the Shomron recalls Rabbi Shimon Ben Yochai’s diplomatic victory over the Roman Empire.”

Samaria Celebrates Diplomatic Victory over Roman Empire

Hundreds of Thousands in Meron

Watch hundreds of thousands in Meron at the Hilula (memorial) of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai.

Hundreds of Thousands in Meron

Rabbis: Go to Meron for Lag BaOmer Day, Not Evening

Chief Rabbis call on Lag BaOmer visitors to Meron to postpone until Sunday so workers preparing the site won't desecrate Sabbath.

Rabbis: Go to Meron for Lag BaOmer Day, Not Evening

Lag BaOmer Turns into Tree Planting Festival in Gush Etzion

Tuesday B’Shvat, the “New Year of Trees marked by tree planting towards winter’s end, reappeared in Gush Etzion on Lag BaOmer.

Lag BaOmer Turns into Tree Planting Festival in Gush Etzion

Hundreds of Thousands Celebrate Lag Ba'Omer in Meron

Hundreds of thousands in the Galilean city of Meron to celebrate the mystical teachings of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai.

Hundreds of Thousands Celebrate Lag Ba'Omer in Meron

Lag BaOmer at the Tomb of Shimon HaTzaddik

Thousands celebrtaed the traditional Lag BaOmer bonfire at the Tomb of Shimon HaTzaddik in the Jerusalem neighborhood named for the sage.

Lag BaOmer at the Tomb of Shimon HaTzaddik

Education Ministry: 'Don't Start Bonfires on Saturday'

The Rabbinate and Education Ministry asked Israelis not to prepare for the Lag BaOmer bonfires on Saturday so as not to desecrate the Sabbath.

Education Ministry: 'Don't Start Bonfires on Saturday'












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