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.

People build bonfires on Lag Ba'omer on May 4, 2026.
FIVE JEWISH couples get married in Brazil on Lag Ba'omer.

Five Jewish couples marry in Brazil in front of 900 young Jews from former Soviet Union

People watch on as bonfires burn for Lag Ba'omer on May 4, 2026.

Over 20 people taken to hospital during Mt. Meron Lag Ba'omer celebration - report

Israel Police vehicles; illustrative.

Suspected drunk driver wounds multiple pedestrians at Beersheba Lag Ba'omer celebration


C'mtee decides to limit bonfires at Mt. Meron ahead of annual pilgrimage

Last year, the event was cancelled due to Israel’s conflict with Hezbollah.

 Rabbi Elimelech Biderman with his followers celebrate the jewish holiday of Lag Ba'Omer, in Meron. May 9, 2023

Your Investments: Bonfires and do-it-yourself investing

Public Service Announcement: Remember to close your windows this coming Thursday night.

Ultra-Orthodox Jewish boys dance around a bonfire as they celebrate the Jewish holiday of Lag Ba'Omer in the city of Ashdod, Israel May 13, 2017

Lag Ba’omer celebrates life with carob, haircuts, and bonfires - opinion

The Lag Ba’omer tradition of children playing with bows and arrows is associated with the Bar Kochba revolt. Rabbi Akiva’s students likely died fighting the Romans, not from the plague.

 During his rebellion, Bar Kochba reinstituted the practice of using bonfires to signal the new lunar month

Lag Ba’Omer is a beacon of unity amid the trials of our time - opinion

We must draw inspiration from Lag Ba’Omer, a day that signifies the end of internal strife, to renew our commitment to unity and collective strength.

 A MAN looks at a Lag Ba’omer bonfire on Saturday night in Jerusalem. The joy and warmth of Lag Ba’Omer stand in stark contrast to the pain and sorrow of the past months, the writer notes.

Air pollution during pregnancy linked to low birth weights, according to an Israeli meta-analysis

More Israelis chose pro-environment activities for Lag Ba’omer this year.

 Heavy industry air pollution (illustartion)

In the Kitchen with Henny: Lag Ba’omer picnic

Here are some foods that are great for your Lag Ba'omer picnic.

 HOME MADE ice tea.

Bonfires and a marathon of talks: Rabbi Yoel Pinto bringing light to Israel


Ministers outraged after police seen shoving elderly man to ground at Mount Meron

Since October 7th, Hezbollah has fired dozens of rockets toward the Mount Meron area on several occasions.

Police push back Jews who tried to enter the Tomb of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai on the Jewish holiday of Lag Ba'Omer, in Meron. May 26, 2024.

Think twice before lighting a bonfire: How to celebrate Lag Ba’Omer safely and differently

The Health and Environmental Protection Ministries have urged those who celebrate to ensure safety and health and protect the environment.

Ultra-Orthodox Jewish boys dance around a bonfire as they celebrate the Jewish holiday of Lag Ba'Omer in the city of Ashdod, Israel May 13, 2017

Can Jews ever stop arguing? - opinion

By our respecting each other and joining together in one giant blaze of glory, we can shine a beacon of unity into the heavens that can dispel any plague, any war, any crisis.

 HAREDIM SCUFFLE with police at the Kotel, in protest of Women of the Wall’s Rosh Hodesh prayer service, March 4.