News for Meron Pope Francis mourns Meron victimsPope Francis expresses his “closeness” to the people of Israel in the wake of the deadly Lag b’Omer catastrophe at Mount Meron. MK Moshe Gafni: 'The real question is why the government did nothing until now'"There was no way so many people could converge on such a small place without a tragedy occurring." Flags lowered to half-mast on day of mourningKnesset, President's Residence lower flags to half-mast in mourning for 45 who perished at Meron. Female soldiers attacked while helping Meron victimsSoldiers continue to evacuate wounded despite verbal, physical abuse at site where 45 died on Mt. Meron. Haredi journalist warned of danger - and is beating his chest in regretAryeh Ehrlich tweeted in 2018 about the dangerous bottleneck in Meron - and now blames himself for not doing more to prevent tragedy. Meron: Condolences from around the worldThe world's embassies send their thoughts and prayers to the people injured in Meron. Meron tragedy aftermath: Coping with traumaWhen, G-d forbid,disaster strikes, in addition to prayer, mourning and shock, there are coping strategies. Op-ed.44 people killed in huge crowd crush during Lag Ba'Omer celebrations in MeronAt least 44 killed, dozens more injured in mass crowd crush during Lag Ba'Omer celebrations in Meron. Police spokesperson: Incident is under investigationPolice Commissioner Kobi Shabtai arrives at Meron following mass stampede, police launch investigation.'One of Israel's worst disasters. People were crushed to death'Dov Maisel, Director of Operations at United Hatzalah, on Meron tragedy: One of Israel’s worst disasters, I have no words.Documentation of disaster in MeronWatch: Moment of tragedy during Lag Ba'Omer celebrations in Meron. '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. Watch: Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu at Meron gatheringTzfat Chief Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu speaks at mass gathering in Meron for Lag Ba'Omer. 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 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. Participate in the Hillullah of the RashbiAnd anyone who was there . . . his soul and his entire being were enthralled in the experience and yearn to once again see this great sight. 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. 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. 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. Inspectors attacked at Har Meron nature reserveOfficials posting court orders on illegal structures built on nature reserve attacked, pelted with stones. 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. 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. Religious Services Minister Yitzchak Vaknin calls Meron police operation 'excessive'Minister Vaknin tells Arutz Sheva of grief and pain due to diminished Rashbi hilula celebration, criticizing police handling of incident. Watch: Police block roads to MeronPolice begin extensive enforcement operation to prevent banned gathering at Rashbi tomb in Meron during pandemic. 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. Religious Zionism completes bonfire preparationsThis year due to pandemic there will be limited number of bonfires with only 50 participants; Lighting to be broadcast live on Arutz Sheva. 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. 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. MDA preparing for this year's limited Lag BaOmer events at MeronAmid coronavirus pandemic, medical teams preparing for scaled-down festivities at Meron in northern Israel. 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 behalfStrict Lag B'Omer restrictionsBy Health Ministry and NSC recommendation, bonfires across country, except for three major centers, is banned. Prayer for Coronavirus victims at Rashbi's TombPrayer held at tomb of Talmudic sage Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai in Meron. Watch: Lag Ba'omer celebrations in MeronTens of thousands arrive at burial place of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai for Lag Ba'omer torch-lighting and celebration. Meron: Ancient synagogue vandalizedVandals spray-paint red warnings on wall of 2,000-year-old synagogue near tomb of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai. Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu got it right on sexual abuseIt would have been a travesty of Jewish ethics had convicted predator "Rabbi" Eliezer Berland been able to make a grand entrance to the Meron Lag Ba'Omer festivities. Rabbi Eliyahu says to 'keep away from Berland like fire'Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu explains why he banned convicted sexual offender Rabbi Eliezer Berland from attending Lag Baomer celebration in Meron. Watch: Lag Ba'omer celebrations continue in MeronHundreds of thousands celebrate at the tomb of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai, as Lag Ba'omer festivities continue this morning. 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 Yochai Great-grandson of Gerrer Rebbe killed in traffic accident1 killed, six injured when car carrying haredi students overturns on way back from Meron.'Tourism and holiness do not go hand in hand'Members of Knesset Internal Affairs Committee visit Meron, say Zohar author's tomb has 'fallen between the cracks.' The fire and bow of Rabbi Simeon bar YochaiThe fire stays lit and the arrows fly true in the hearts of Jewish soldiers and Torah scholars. Parents protest Lag Baomer vacation changeParents cancel school, petition High Court in protest of Sunday's Lag Baomer vacation being moved to Monday. Tens of thousands spent Shabbat in Meron50,000 people spend Shabbat prior to Lag Baomer in tents in Meron, Magen David Adom and United Hatzalah prepare for any possible emergency. 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. '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. Finance Minister works to aid Meron visitorsFinance Minister says Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai's gravesite 'close to his heart,' promises to do everything he can to aid site's visitors. 'Worshipers were threatened with stabbing'In letter, MK Eliezer Moses describes intolerable violent atmosphere caused by bands of thugs at site of Rabbi's grave in Meron. Coming soon: Train line to MeronNew train will provide travelers an alternative route to popular pilgrimage site. Prayer campaign to help Sara NetanyahuLikud activist Lior Harari initiates prayer campaign to support Prime Minister's wife "as she is attacked in the media." Watch: Lag Ba'Omer celebration shows Jewish unityJewish Americans say Meron bonfire is the "craziest" they've ever seen. Watch: Masses at Meron for Lag Ba'Omer HilulaTraditional bonfire celebration run by Boyan hassidic sect draws hundreds of thousands. Arutz Sheva is at the scene. Uproar over men-only road to MeronLag Ba'Omer 'Hilula' celebration has two roads - one for men and one for women - despite anti-segregation laws. 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. 170 Treated at Meron Lag B'Omer CelebrationMDA says hundreds were hurt or dehydrated in massive crowds and bonfires, both at Meron and nationwide. |
