Lag Ba'Omer: The secrets of the bonfire
Judy Simon delves into Lag Ba'Omer and the bonfires. Gather round, Secrets revealed.
Judy Simon delves into Lag Ba'Omer and the bonfires. Gather round, Secrets revealed.
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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.
'Obey the instructions of rescue forces and avoid lighting fires in dangerous places,' chief rabbis say, ahead of expected heat wave.
On Lag Ba'omer, bonfire holiday, temperatures expected to hit 104F prompt general bonfire ban.
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.
Hundreds of thousands celebrate at the tomb of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai, as Lag Ba'omer festivities continue this morning.
Multiple people treated following explosion as bonfire lit for Lag Ba'omer celebrations in London Hasidic community.
Why do we celebrate Lag B'Omer if it's the anniversary of Rabbi Shimon's death?
Thousands of pilgrims celebrate Lag Ba'Omer at the Ghriba synagogue on the Tunisian island of Djerba.
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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.
In addition to traditional commemoration of Rashbi, Ramat Beit Shemesh residents honor terror victim Rabbi Yeshiyahu Krishevsky.
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.
With Lag Ba'Omer almost upon us, we invite you to be a vital part of an amazing project.
Prime Minister surprises residents of Kiryat HaYovel neighborhood in capital, joining them ahead of Lag Ba'Omer Thursday night.
Traditional bonfire celebration run by Boyan hassidic sect draws hundreds of thousands. Arutz Sheva is at the scene.
Lag Ba'Omer 'Hilula' celebration has two roads - one for men and one for women - despite anti-segregation laws.
Children across Israel to receive copies at Lag Ba'Omer festivities.
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.
Leftist publication called out by Arutz Sheva blogger, after reporting on Lag Ba'omer 'assault' which never happened.
Arutz Sheva gives you coverage and interviews from the Tomb of Rashbi in Meron and the Tomb of Shimon Hatzadik in Jerusalem.
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.
Lag Ba'omer celebrations took place in Jerusalem at the tomb of Shimon the Righteous.
The annual festivities at the grave of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai in the north are ready to kick off, as police and medics prepare.
Lag Ba'omer pilgrims to visit Ghriba synagogue on island of Djerba, amid controversy over Israeli visas.
Officials in Meron cite transportation restrictions as a factor; city already overcrowded several days before event.
Building a fire, watching a fire, extinguishing a fire. Do you know what to do?