Jewish and Israeli Holidays
“We pray for the recovery of those injured and mourn for the families who lost loved ones,” said the American Jewish Committee. “May their memories be a blessing.”
At least 45 people were confirmed dead and 150 injured, with dozens in serious condition.
White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan: “We offer condolences to the families and friends who lost loved ones in this disaster, and wish a full and swift recovery to those injured.”
More than 100,000 religious Jews had gathered to mark the holiday at the gravesite of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai as part of an annual tradition.
The online event will include a panel discussion on how interfaith co-existence is propelling the GCC region forward.
The vote, scheduled on a Saturday, would prevent Shabbat-observing Jews, Seventh-day Adventists and other groups from participating.
On Lag B’Omer, kids come armed for a marshmallow roast, while adults can relax and enjoy conversation in the cool of the evening.
For artist Chanale Fellig-Harrel, music during this time on the calendar is akin to “a treat that we get once in a while.”
The annual event is a project of its diversity and inclusion committee.
American legislators applauded Israel for overcoming so many challenges since its founding, including “threats from the outside; violence and terror; economic distress; and, of course, the greatest health crisis the world has seen in a hundred years.”
The country’s population has increased by 137,000, or 1.5 percent, since last year. A total of 167,000 children were born, 16,300 new immigrants arrived, and 50,000 Israelis died.
In 1961, during a secret mission intended to bring Jewish Moroccan immigrants to Israel, the ship sank, resulting in the loss of 44 people.
