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
When Jewish holidays can seem like too much, and meaning-making too soon
How can we engage in acts of ritual remembering when we are living in between “they tried to kill us” and “we prevailed?”
Mount Meron Lag Ba'Omer pilgrimage cancelled due to ongoing Hezbollah conflict
Every year, hundreds of thousands of people head to Mount Meron to mark Lag Ba'Omer.
IDF recommends cancellation of Meron Lag Ba'omer event for security reasons
The decision follows discussions held at the Northern Command and Home Front Command.
Gifts that spark positive thoughts and stylish Zionist mezuzah: Shopping recommendations
From a precision hair clipper for the end of Omer to grooming products for men, luxurious watches, and a portable grill everyone needs.
Mount Meron disaster is a tragedy, but also a cautionary tale - editorial
Israel – especially its government – must learn from its mistakes; otherwise, the next disaster may be just as tragic or worse.
Meron Disaster Commission finds Netanyahu, police, and officials responsible for catastrophe
The interim report advised the appointment of a minister in charge of the celebrations and recommended that infrastructure be improved at the site to remove safety hazards.
London firefighters scold British synagogue for lighting holiday bonfire indoors
The video showed a fire raging inside Beis Medrash Beis Shmuel, a haredi Orthodox synagogue in Golders Green, a heavily Jewish neighborhood of London.
Tunisia synagogue attack may bolster Saied's bid to maintain Western aid
The West may aim to bolster Tunisian security without relinquishing its criticism over the Saied Administration’s political direction.
Ukraine's Jews celebrate Lag Ba'Omer in different ways
"The state of war continues to greatly challenge the Jewish routine... [we will] continue to preserve both the communities and the Jewish year cycle."
Grapevine May 10, 2023: A historic rescue operation
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
