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
14-Day news roundup: Meron tragedy
Israeli news highlights from the past two weeks.
Mount Meron: Understanding the Lag Ba'omer calamity
The holiday is meant to represent the move from sorrow to joy. That’s why the Meron disaster is so ironically tragic.
After Meron, Israel needs a culture of true accountability - editorial
Zero people have had anything happen to them despite 45 people losing their lives in the greatest civilian tragedy in Israel’s 73-year history. Zero.
Meron tragedy throws up questions of faith
And the most pervasive question of all: Why did God allow this to happen?
Senator Chuck Schumer to Meron mourners: 'I have deep faith in Hashem'
The families of the victims sitted for the week of shiva, the Jewish rituals of mourning during which the bereaved receives visits and attentions in the memory of the lost ones.
Mount Meron tragedy: Night of unity, respect, helping others - opinion
Our students never blamed the police or the hassidim. They showed concern for everyone.
Is Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai really buried at Meron? It’s complicated
On one hand some rock cut burials dating back to the time of the Mishna are present in Meron. On the other, no archaeological evidence linking them to the Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai was ever found.
My Word: Learning from the Meron disaster
There was something biblical about both the scope and nature of the disaster that took the lives of 45 people in the early hours of Friday morning, April 30.
Meron tragedy impacts world's Jewish communities' mental health
As the public began to learn the victims' identities on Friday, the personal aspect of the tragedy began to come into greater focus for Jewish communities worldwide.
'Horrors': Border Police commander recounts Meron experience
Itzhak was charged with leading dozens of Border Police officers as the chaotic night dragged on.
