Lag B’Omer’s lessons for responsible investing Modern commerce still runs on the most volatile of fuels: human motivation. Yuval Haberman May 20, 2025
Israeli authorities issue bonfire ban for Lag B’Omer A complete ban on bonfires, the most recognizable tradition of the holiday, was implemented due to extreme fire hazard conditions across the country. Miri Weissman May 15, 2025
Mind your own business? Not when you care The old American safe-driving slogan “Friends don’t let friends drive drunk” was simple, but clever. Rabbi Yossy Goldman May 14, 2025
Measures taken to prevent another disaster at Meron pilgrimage A Haredi man was indicted for damaging security infrastructure on Israel’s Mount Meron ahead of the Lag B’Omer festivities. JNS Staff May 12, 2025
Sa’ar condemns Djerba machete attack A Jewish jewelry store owner was wounded, a week before the annual Lag B’Omer pilgrimage to the ancient El-Ghriba synagogue on the Tunisian island. JNS Staff May 9, 2025
Averting strike, Israeli treasury sweetens teachers’ pay cut Instead of the 3.3% reduction in pay for public sector workers, most educators will take a 0.95% hit, and receive an extra day off. May 8, 2025
Meron and other holy sites close for Lag B’Omer Alternative festivities to be held at ancient Shiloh in Samaria, site of the biblical Tabernacle. May 24, 2024
On sabbaticals and spirituality Whether we are aware of it or not, every human being has a deep-seated need for truth and authenticity in their lives. Rabbi Yossy Goldman May 22, 2024
