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
Lighting Lag Ba'omer fires in open areas to be banned throughout Israel
The Health and Environmental Protection ministries joined the call to avoid lighting fires this Lag Ba'omer and gave out guidelines for a safe holiday.
Stunning: the ketters of the entire book of deuteronomy engraved on the Torah scroll case
Israeli sex offender rabbi should be banned from Lag Ba'omer event - NGO
Berland was convicted of sexual assault in 2016 of multiple women and other offenses including fraud, embezzlement, attempted threats, tax offenses and money laundering in 2021.
A Zionist Omer: Significant days in Israeli history
A proposal for a Zionist counting of the Omer, a purposeful reflection on the significance of just a few of the anniversaries, commemorations, and celebrations in the weeks ahead.
Almost 2 years after tragedy, Meron celebrations regulated under new law
In line with recommendations of the Meron Committee, one central bonfire will be light at the tomb, with additional bonfires for religious study.
Netanyahu, prepare now to ensure Israeli Lag Ba'omer safety - Meron panel
While Lag Ba'omer is five months away, the committee members wrote that they felt the matter was urgent and brought it to Netanyahu's attention.
Meron disaster panel sets hearing date for Netanyahu, warned officials
The inquiry has questioned top political officials, all of whom had been holding their breath about whether the inquiry would place the blame on them during an election season.
Mount Meron committee issues second interim recommendations
The commission was established in mid-2021 following the death of 45 men and boys on April 30, 2021, in a mass crush on Mount Meron, the site of the tomb of Talmudic sage Shimon Bar Yochai.
45 Israelis were killed at Meron, why is no one accountable? - opinion
When officials see those tactics work, why would they even bother trying to fix the problems that plague Israel? Why would they bother trying to solve some of the decades-old challenges Israel faces?
Meron: Still no accountability more than a year later - editorial
More than a year after 45 families lost loved ones on Mount Meron, there is still nobody able to stand up and say, “I’m sorry, I was partially to blame.”
