 Lag Ba'Omer: The unusual holidayInsights into different aspects of Jewish heritage. '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.' 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. '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. 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: 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. Non-Jews Harassed Jewish Women Praying in MeronLehava anti-assimilation group describes how it stopped ushers harassing Jewish women at Rashbi's tomb on Lag B'Omer. Lag B'Omer in Meron: Helicopters and ZeppelinMassive police preparations ahead of Lag B'Omer festivities at the grave of Rashbi, where tens of thousands will light bonfires. Thousands on Their Way to Meron for Lag Ba'omerThe annual festivities at the grave of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai in the north are ready to kick off, as police and medics prepare. 200,000 Celebrate in MeronPictures of Saturday night’s all-night celebration in Meron. MDA Preparing Ahead for Lag Ba”Omer at MeronMagen David Adom is already making preparations for the massive influx of Jews expected for Lag Ba'Omer at Meron. Masses of Israelis Celebrate Lag Ba'Omer in MeronPolice have deployed 1,200 officers as the masses flock to the tomb of R' Shimon Bar Yochai A Call for Ecological and Spiritual Lag B’OmerRabbis and environmentalists urge Jews to focus on the meaning of Lag B’Omer instead of dangerous bonfires that cause pollution. 'Lag B'Omer a Jewish Victory'“A huge Lag B’Omer bonfire in the heart of the Shomron recalls Rabbi Shimon Ben Yochai’s diplomatic victory over the Roman Empire.” Meron Lag Ba'Omer CelebrationsHundreds of thousands in the Galilean city of Meron to celebrate the mystical teachings of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai. |
