Mount Meron
Reporters Notebook: Israel’s northern border amid peace and war
Despite ongoing tensions, Israel's northern border shows signs of quiet resilience as local communities resume life amid rising security threats.
Meron rabbi arrested over serious sex-crime allegations
Over 20 people taken to hospital during Mt. Meron Lag Ba'omer celebration - report
Police disperse hundreds of civilians from Mount Meron attempting to light fires for Lag Ba'omer
New police station opens on Mount Meron just before Lag Ba’omer
The new station will make it possible for the police to make their services more efficient and accessible for visitors as well as the local residents.
Lag Ba'omer: Tens of thousands ascend Mount Meron
Massive police forces, firefighters, civilian ushers and medical volunteers are on the scene to ensure the safe and orderly conduct of the celebrations.
Two years after disaster, Israel Police prepare for Meron pilgrimage
Hundreds of thousands of pilgrims are expected to come to the town of Meron, but several measures have been put in place to avoid overcrowding and overloading of infrastructure.
Idolatry: The Jewish version
MIDDLE ISRAEL: Regardless of its safety hazards, the Mount Meron jamboree is a pagan perversion of Judaism.
Not only in Meron: Thousands will participate in Rabbi Pinto’s bonfire in Ashdod
First two foreign lawsuits over Meron disaster demand 3.5 million shekels each
The New Jersey families of Elazar Yitzahk Koltai, 13, and Donny Morris, 19, are seeking NIS 3.5 million each in damages from the authorities that had overseen the holy site at the time of Lag BaOmer
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.
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.
Meron disaster victims demand MK Porush be reinstated as Meron celebration supervisor
Haredi MK Meir Porush resigned from his role as supervisor of the Lag B’Omer Meron celebrations earlier on Tuesday.
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.
