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.'
Leading Lithuanian-haredi rabbi calls on followers not to travel to Meron on Lag Ba'omer. 'We do not travel; we sit and learn.'
This semi-holiday is utterly unique in the calendar of the Jewish people.because it commemmorates a passive event.
Rabbi David Lau, Chief Rabbi of Israel, calls on public to leave Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai's gravesite early on Friday.
Rabbinic council calls on Lag Ba'omer pilgrims to arrive in Meron Thursday evening, leave early Friday morning, to avoid Shabbat descration.
Dep. Ed. Min. Porush says Religious Zionism made 'a commitment to voters' not to join Arab-supported gov't. 'I have no complaints.'
Police have not yet been issued updates on restrictions on gatherings in Meron over Lag Ba'omer, UTJ MKs say.
United Hatzalah completes preparations for safeguarding Lag Ba'omer event at Meron.
'Infection rates are low, no reason to limit number of people in an open area,' Interior Min. Deri says.
Live broadcast offering virtual tour of Israel's historic sites 'meant the world' to quarantined students, Manhattan teacher says.
The power of Rashbi to see the pure essence of any Jewish soul is probably the main reason that millions of Jews visit his grave every year
This year due to pandemic there will be limited number of bonfires with only 50 participants; Lighting to be broadcast live on Arutz Sheva.
Lag Ba'omer events take place this year subject to Health Ministry directives.
There is no halakhic significance to lighting bonfires, but there are strong halakhic injunctions to protect the environment.
Police begin extensive enforcement operation to prevent banned gathering at Rashbi tomb in Meron during pandemic.
Author Tzvi Fishman insists Torah learning is greatest light there is and offers his new book, Secret of the Zohar, as a free download.
Beit Shemesh Mayor Aliza Bloch calls on government to decide whether preschools should open on Lag Ba'omer, says parent pressure is 'wrong.'
Residents of northern town where Lag Ba'omer celebrations are traditionally held ask government to cancel COVID-19 restrictions on rentals.
Amid coronavirus pandemic, medical teams preparing for scaled-down festivities at Meron in northern Israel.
Judy Simon delves into Lag Ba'Omer and the bonfires. Gather round, Secrets revealed.
Yeshiva Head Rabbi Zalman Melamed opens celebrations with traditional torch-lighting, after which students and locals commence dancing.
Tens of thousands arrive at burial place of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai for Lag Ba'omer torch-lighting and celebration.
Dozens of would-be bonfires dismantled by Jerusalem municipality due to weather-induced safety concerns.
The rise of anti-Semitism and the curse of Exile.
On Lag Ba'omer, bonfire holiday, temperatures expected to hit 104F prompt general bonfire ban.
'Obey the instructions of rescue forces and avoid lighting fires in dangerous places,' chief rabbis say, ahead of expected heat wave.
Heat wave may force Fire and Rescue Authority to ban all bonfires, due to the risk of flames spreading out of control.
About 3,000 people took part in annual Jewish pilgrimage to Ghriba synagogue on island of Djerba.
Why do we celebrate Lag B'Omer if it's the anniversary of Rabbi Shimon's death?
Hundreds of thousands celebrate at the tomb of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai, as Lag Ba'omer festivities continue this morning.
Thousands of pilgrims celebrate Lag Ba'Omer at the Ghriba synagogue on the Tunisian island of Djerba.
Multiple people treated following explosion as bonfire lit for Lag Ba'omer celebrations in London Hasidic community.
When do we know a sign is from above? Is there a time to heed signs or could the challenge possibly be to ignore them?
Rabbi David Stav: Even Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai would prefer that we act in a responsible and safe manner.
Adult and 2 teenagers arrested for burning Israeli flag on Lag Ba'Omer. Police seek suspects in burning of effigies of soldiers.
Watch this year's Lag Baomer celebrations, held at the grave of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai.
50,000 people spend Shabbat prior to Lag Baomer in tents in Meron, Magen David Adom and United Hatzalah prepare for any possible emergency.
Finance Minister says Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai's gravesite 'close to his heart,' promises to do everything he can to aid site's visitors.
Out of control blaze in Ramot forest likely caused by Lag BaOmer bonfire, while fires rage near Gilo neighborhood and Mevaseret.
Jewish Americans say Meron bonfire is the "craziest" they've ever seen.
In addition to traditional commemoration of Rashbi, Ramat Beit Shemesh residents honor terror victim Rabbi Yeshiyahu Krishevsky.
With Lag Ba'Omer almost upon us, we invite you to be a vital part of an amazing project.
Lag Ba'Omer 'Hilula' celebration has two roads - one for men and one for women - despite anti-segregation laws.
Prime Minister surprises residents of Kiryat HaYovel neighborhood in capital, joining them ahead of Lag Ba'Omer Thursday night.
Children across Israel to receive copies at Lag Ba'Omer festivities.
Traditional bonfire celebration run by Boyan hassidic sect draws hundreds of thousands. Arutz Sheva is at the scene.
Building a fire, watching a fire, extinguishing a fire. Do you know what to do?
"There are no threats" against Israelis or Jews, insists Tunisian official after Israel issues a travel warning.
Counter-Terrorism Bureau issues warning that Jews should not visit Tunisia over concrete info regarding Lag Ba'Omer terror plot.
Gabriel Ozen, 38, saved by local shop owners. But the terrorist is freed after just one hour - and threats of a Muslim riot.
David, 3, undergoes ritual hair-cutting ceremony in Meron - in culmination of a family's rescue from abuse.
Arutz Sheva gives you coverage and interviews from the Tomb of Rashbi in Meron and the Tomb of Shimon Hatzadik in Jerusalem.
Leftist publication called out by Arutz Sheva blogger, after reporting on Lag Ba'omer 'assault' which never happened.
Lag Ba'omer celebrations took place in Jerusalem at the tomb of Shimon the Righteous.
Medical teams still stationed in Meron to treat additional injuries after hundreds treated at crowded bonfire site.
Festivities kick off in the northern Israeli city of Meron as pilgrims flock to the Tomb of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai.