Lag baomer
Jerusalem hills finally recovering from devastating 2025 wildfires
With Lag Ba'omer approaching, and Israelis recalling last year's Independence Day wildfires, the Fire and Rescue Authority issued a statement banning unsanctioned bonfires.
Five years after disaster, Israel limits Lag Ba'omer celebrations on Meron amid security fears
At the Hilula of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai in Manhattan: Rabbi Pinto Inspires the Masses
Hiking the holy land in the season of Lag Ba'omer
Wage war on the ‘it will be okay’ mentality - analysis
Safety wasn't the first consideration, as – unfortunately – is often the case in this country.
Mount Meron victims' funerals: 'Heaven gives no answers to tragedies'
22 funerals were held throughout the night as Israel begins national day of mourning for Mount Meron Lag Ba'omer stampede.
After Meron tragedy: How to survive a crowd crush
While there is “no golden rule," there are best practices for surviving a stampede.
Failure to tackle glaring deficiencies requires national introspection - analysis
Many of the victims came from the ultra-Orthodox hassidic Toldos Aharon community whose bonfire lighting ceremony was adjacent to the site of the disaster.
Police, health officials warned of Meron disaster just weeks before
“We need to close the holy site and limit the number of people.”
'Responsibility does not mean blame' - Ohana deflects blame for Meron
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was heckled on his visit to the site of the tragedy.
Flags at Israeli embassies stand at half-mast to honor Meron stampede victims
On Sunday, Israel will hold a national day of mourning for the victims, and flags will be placed at half-mast around the country as the country exits Shabbat.
Following Meron tragedy, 5 ways to cope
Plus, how to contact the man non-profit organizations, health funds and hospitals that are available to provide support.
World leaders, Jewish orgs send Israel condolences amid Mt. Meron tragedy
Jewish leaders and community organizations addressed the tragedy on social media.
Hezbollah supporters, pro-Palestinian social media celebrate Meron deaths
While Israelis are in mourning, the pro-Hezbollah and extremist pro-Palestinian social media accounts are calling this a “blessed Friday” posting photos of the body bags.
