Lag baomer
Dog burnt to death in Lag Ba'omer bonfire, police arrest two on suspicion of animal cruelty
Two people employed at a luxury hotel operating in the area were arrested on suspicion of involvement in the act. As far as is known, one of them allegedly carried out the act while the other filmed.
Five Jewish couples marry in Brazil in front of 900 young Jews from former Soviet Union
Over 20 people taken to hospital during Mt. Meron Lag Ba'omer celebration - report
Suspected drunk driver wounds multiple pedestrians at Beersheba Lag Ba'omer celebration
Police disperse hundreds of civilians from Mount Meron attempting to light fires for Lag Ba'omer
"We clarify that, given the security situation and the Home Front Command's instructions, staying in the mountain area without a permit constitutes a danger to the public," said the police.
A responsible choice: Why canceling Lag Ba’omer at Mount Meron was the right call - editorial
The fires of Lag Ba’omer will burn again on the slopes of Meron. What matters is that when they do, they come back to a country that chose, at the right moment, to be careful.
18th-century prayer book of Luria’s teachings to go on display at ANU ahead of Lag Ba’omer
The holiday will be marked at the museum with the unveiling of a unique siddur from Rabbi Isaac Luria, known as Ha'ari.
Lag Ba’omer reminds us to choose respect over division among Jews - opinion
Rabbi Akiva’s students remind us that respect and unity are essential to Jewish spiritual life.
Ahead of Lag Ba’omer: The danger of bonfires – this is how you treat injuries
On Monday, tens of thousands are expected to celebrate Lag Ba’omer with bonfires across the country. MDA warns of the danger of injuries from the burning fire.
The Maccabiah Games’ crucial role in shaping Zionism and aliyah
Since the quota for olim had been cut by the British, the Maccabiah offered a great opportunity to come but not leave.
Religious protesters plan to storm Mount Meron in defiance of police orders ahead of Lag Ba'omer
Israel Police announced on Sunday morning that the annual Lag Ba’omer pilgrimage at Mount Meron will not take place, and that roads leading to the area have already been blocked.
Jerusalem hills finally recovering from devastating 2025 wildfires
With Lag Ba'omer approaching, and Israelis recalling last year's Independence Day wildfires, the Fire and Rescue Authority issued a statement banning unsanctioned bonfires.
Five years after disaster, Israel limits Lag Ba'omer celebrations on Meron amid security fears
News guidelines were announced on Sunday night that only up to 1,500 people would be permitted to gather in the communities in the vicinity of Mount Meron: Safsofa, Or HaGanuz, Bar Yochai, and Meron.
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