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News and updates about Meron Disaster

Jewish Agency provides assistance to widows of Meron victims

Donors respond to appeal to help families left without a breadwinner after Meron disaster ahead of Rosh Hashannah.

Jewish Agency provides assistance to widows of Meron victims

Demolition of bleachers on Mount Meron begins

Four months after 45 were killed in a deadly stampede on Mount Meron, workers begin demolishing the bleachers at the site.

Demolition of bleachers on Mount Meron begins

Meron disaster: 'Leave just one bonfire lighting on Mt. Meron'

Committee for investigation of Meron disaster meets for third day of testimony hearings.

Meron disaster: 'Leave just one bonfire lighting on Mt. Meron'

'There were no crowd restrictions in Meron'

Commander of police northern district testifies in commission of inquiry in which 45 people were killed.

'There were no crowd restrictions in Meron'

Meron disaster inquiry gets underway

State Commission of Inquiry to begin hearing evidence, calling witnesses in Israel's worst ever civilian disaster.

Meron disaster inquiry gets underway

Memorial to Meron disaster victims vandalized

Police investigating after vandals tear down pictures of victims and step on them.

Memorial to Meron disaster victims vandalized

Yeshivat Sha’alvim Launches Memorial For Donny Morris Z"L

Yeshivat Sha’alvim Launches Memorial In Memory Of Donny Morris Z"L Who Passed Away In The Meron Tragedy.

Yeshivat Sha’alvim Launches Memorial For Donny Morris Z"L

Lives taken unintentionally

When life is lost for whatever reason there must be an accounting. The day after such a tragedy cannot be as if nothing happened.

Lives taken unintentionally

Family of Meron victim sings together at scene of disaster

Family of Meron victim Rabbi Eliezer Tzvi Joseph arrived at the scene of the Meron disaster and sang the Jewish song of Ani Maamin

Family of Meron victim sings together at scene of disaster

In about-turn, Rabbi Edelstein gives green light to Meron inquiry

Former mayor of Bnei Brak Mordechai Karelitz appointed as member of State commission of inquiry into Meron disaster.

In about-turn, Rabbi Edelstein gives green light to Meron inquiry

Former Supreme Court Pres. to head Meron commission of inquiry

Former Justice Miriam Naor tapped to lead state investigation into crush in which 45 people were killed on Lag B'Omer holiday.

Former Supreme Court Pres. to head Meron commission of inquiry

Cabinet approves commission of inquiry into Meron disaster

Cabinet approves proposal put forward by Gantz and Liberman to launch a formal commission of inquiry into the Mount Meron disaster.

Cabinet approves commission of inquiry into Meron disaster

Police question 11 under caution on Meron disaster

Investigation ongoing despite lack of arrests.

Police question 11 under caution on Meron disaster

Police look to return clothes, items belonging to Meron victims

Dozens of personal effects belonging to people who were at Meron disaster remain unclaimed or unidentified.

Police look to return clothes, items belonging to Meron victims

United Hatzalah holds commemorative ceremony for Meron victims

United Hatzalah founder Eli Beer: My heart broke when I heard about what took place. You the volunteers showed bravery and strength.

United Hatzalah holds commemorative ceremony for Meron victims

Proposal: Compensation package for families of Meron victims

National Insurance Institute proposes 100,000 shekel in compensation to families of Meron victims. MK Gafni: 'Implement the plan quickly.'

Proposal: Compensation package for families of Meron victims

Theaters and Circus Halls will turn into Shuls and Batei Medrash

It's high time to practically and not just theoretically apply the rule of "Venishmartem", namely, Beware for and guard your life.

Theaters and Circus Halls will turn into Shuls and Batei Medrash

'To this day, no one has told me how my father lost his life'

"Is there a functioning government here or not?" bereaved relatives ask of the Meron disaster.

'To this day, no one has told me how my father lost his life'

'Israel Police is a fiction - there's no such thing'

Knesset committee discussing Meron disaster demands Minister's resignation. "Everyone passes the buck."

'Israel Police is a fiction - there's no such thing'

A call for re-evaluating how we hold religious mass gatherings

We have had unimaginable peacetime tragedies that could have been avoided.

A call for re-evaluating how we hold religious mass gatherings

Rethinking Meron

Mt. Meron is a national landmark and magnet for visitors from across the world, so the government must treat it as such.Op-ed

Rethinking Meron

GOOSEBUMPS: Man Makes Final Promise To Brother Killed In Meron

Little did Yisroel know at the time that that phone call was his brother’s final goodbye to him

GOOSEBUMPS: Man Makes Final Promise To Brother Killed In Meron

Meron: Rashbi's grave to close to visitors

Gravesite of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai temporarily closes to visitors following Fire and Rescue Service's refusal to approve event.

Meron: Rashbi's grave to close to visitors

Rabbi Kanievsky reassures those traumatized by 'survivor guilt'

Rabbi reassures those who unintentionally trampled others in Meron tragedy that they were not to blame.

Rabbi Kanievsky reassures those traumatized by 'survivor guilt'

Meron survivor: My savior showcased superhuman powers

A visitor to the shiva house had a chilling story to tell.

Meron survivor: My savior showcased superhuman powers

Sefer Torah in memory of the victims of Meron disaster

The entire Jewish people should come together in dedicating a Torah scroll in the memory of the 45 holy souls who perished in Meron.

Sefer Torah in memory of the victims of Meron disaster

After Shabbat in Meron: Songs and prayers

Yesha Council Director Yigal Dilmoni arrives in Meron, meets masses who continue to honor through prayer casualties of tragedy.

After Shabbat in Meron: Songs and prayers

Secular Israeli couple donate NIS 1m to Meron victims

Upon learning that many of the families affected already struggled financially, Marius & Inbar Nacht decided to give NIS 18,000 to each one.

Secular Israeli couple donate NIS 1m to Meron victims

Senator Schumer makes shivah call to family of Meron victim

Schumer made unannounced visit to family of Pinchos Menachem Knoblowitz, who was 22 years old.

Senator Schumer makes shivah call to family of Meron victim

Torah values saw Yeshiva U through 'year of enormous challenges'

YU has felt the pain of loss from the pandemic and the recent Meron disaster.

Torah values saw Yeshiva U through 'year of enormous challenges'

Belzer Rebbe calls for Jews to unite in wake of tragedy

Every tragic event has just one reason behind it: to awaken us and inspire us to correct our ways.

Belzer Rebbe calls for Jews to unite in wake of tragedy

'The bodies should have been brought immediately'

'At least four cases where people were identified by photo, but when they saw the body realized it was a mistake,' Dr. Chen Kugel says.

'The bodies should have been brought immediately'

Journalist's response to Meron disaster: 'I told you so!'

"To me, they're like victims of a tsunami in Java, because haredim are not members of the same people."

Journalist's response to Meron disaster: 'I told you so!'

'If your conscience is clear, there's no reason to resign'

'Responsibility means doing everything so that such events will not occur again,' Public Security Min. Ohana says.

'If your conscience is clear, there's no reason to resign'

'I see their faces before my eyes, they never leave me'

Dozens of United Hatzalah volunteers return to Meron to attempt to process their traumatic experiences. 'I still wonder if I did enough.'

'I see their faces before my eyes, they never leave me'

A transfer was made to the families after the Meron tragedy

Over a million dollars have already been donated to families by Kupat Ha'ir

A transfer was made to the families after the Meron tragedy

The "why" of Meron

it would be fulfilling to know why that awful tragedy took place, why bad things happen to good people.. Op-ed.

The "why" of Meron

After Meron, rescue team trains with IDF for mass casualty event

Days after Meron catastrophe, United Hatzalah and IDF hold mass casualty training event.

After Meron, rescue team trains with IDF for mass casualty event

Avigdor took son & friend to Meron, both were killed

As it became clear that the crowd was getting out of control, Hayut made the decision to head out, to keep the boys safe.

Avigdor took son & friend to Meron, both were killed

'Meron tragedy has mental health impact across the globe'

Following Meron Tragedy, signs emerge of mental health impact in communities around the world, group warns.

'Meron tragedy has mental health impact across the globe'

Probe of Meron incident finds: Ambulances blocked from entering

Ministry of Health's investigation into Meron disaster finds failures and problems in how injured were cared for.

Probe of Meron incident finds: Ambulances blocked from entering

Argentina mourns son of Buenos Aires rabbi who died in Meron

21-year-old yeshiva student from Argentina among the 45 people to die in the Lag Ba'Omer disaster in Meron.

Argentina mourns son of Buenos Aires rabbi who died in Meron

Meron tragedy is a shared trauma for Jews worldwide

Rabbi Avi Berman, Executive Director of OU Israel, speaks to Arutz Sheva about the need to listen to those affected by the tragic event.

Meron tragedy is a shared trauma for Jews worldwide

Will the grieving families sue the state?

In the wake of the Meron disaster, Posner explains why compensation can assist victims with rebuilding their lives.

Will the grieving families sue the state?

What did Rabbi Kanievsky give as the reason for Meron disaster?

Son of Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky asks his father why Meron disaster occurred, what Jews need to improve in. This is Rabbi Kanievsky's response.

What did Rabbi Kanievsky give as the reason for Meron disaster?

Tragedies and humanity

Tragedies occur on a regular basis in all human societies, and they have done so since the beginning of recorded human history. Op-ed.

Tragedies and humanity

Dimona holds gathering of unity and support after Meron tragedy

Dimona residents hold gathering of support and unity. City rabbi: 'Our sin is that only after a tragedy do we reach unity.'

Dimona holds gathering of unity and support after Meron tragedy

Man reunited with officer who saved him from Meron disaster

Avidgor Hayut, who lost his son at Meron and nearly died himself, meets the police officer who saved his life.

Man reunited with officer who saved him from Meron disaster

Rabbi Amsalem: Create a committee to investigate Meron disaster

'Sometimes it seems haredi ministers and MKs are just salespeople and businessmen,' Rabbi Haim Amsalem, prominent Sephardic rabbi, says.

Rabbi Amsalem: Create a committee to investigate Meron disaster

Police: Warnings of Meron disaster went unheeded

Police report says it warned of a number of potential dangers, including in the stage that collapsed, but recommendations fell on deaf ears.

Police: Warnings of Meron disaster went unheeded

Man on officer who saved his life: 'He didn't ask questions'

Avigdor Hayut, father of child who lost his life in Meron, recalls how officer who dug him out didn't ask questions, says things can change.

Man on officer who saved his life: 'He didn't ask questions'

Yehonatan Hebroni - one of the 45 who perished in Meron

Yehonatan Hebroni of Givat Shmuel was well-known throughout his community, where he'd greet perfect strangers with a smile & good word.

Yehonatan Hebroni - one of the 45 who perished in Meron

UK community holds digital service in memory of Meron victims

UK Jews, including Israeli ambassador Tzipi Hotovely, held a digital prayer service in memory of victims of Meron disaster.

UK community holds digital service in memory of Meron victims

Netanyahu: We will seek answers - once victims are mourned

Netanyahu said proper measures would be taken to ensure Meron disaster never repeats itself once the mourning is behind us.

Netanyahu: We will seek answers - once victims are mourned

Infants were pulled out from above - and saved from disaster

First responder who became trapped in 'passage of death' tells how the tragedy unfolded. 'Police had blocked the only path to the exit.'

Infants were pulled out from above - and saved from disaster

Pope Francis mourns Meron victims

Pope Francis expresses his “closeness” to the people of Israel in the wake of the deadly Lag b’Omer catastrophe at Mount Meron.

Pope Francis mourns Meron victims

The Daily Portion

Meron, Jerusalem, Canada: Chizuk from Rabbanit Chana Henkin

Rabbanit Chana Henkin, whose son and daughter in law were murdered by terrorists, in a message to strengthen us at this time.

Meron, Jerusalem, Canada: Chizuk from Rabbanit Chana Henkin

'We only received the bodies at noon'

'If we had received the bodies at 8am, we could have finished identifying them all before Shabbat,' head of Forensic Institute says.

'We only received the bodies at noon'

Families of Meron victims to receive emergency grant

Jewish Agency to provide emergency assistance for bereaved families of Mt. Meron tragedy.

Families of Meron victims to receive emergency grant

Meron Probe Launched:

State Comptroller: Meron disaster could have been prevented

Top government monitor, Matanyahu Englman, launches probe of Meron catastrophe which left 45 people dead during Lag Ba'Omer festival.

State Comptroller: Meron disaster could have been prevented