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
Is the Kabbalah for mystics or for everyone? Mysticism and the meaning of life. Rabbi Yossy Goldman May 10, 2023
New security measures greet masses arriving at Meron for Lag B’Omer Still, two years after a deadly stampede at the pilgrimage site, ushers allowed early arrivals entry without checking for tickets. May 8, 2023
Lag B’Omer to spark Jewish festivities worldwide For some communities, the celebration of Jewish unity takes on special meaning this year with war raging in Ukraine. Mendel Super May 17, 2022
Work continues at Meron to prepare for Lag B’Omer The Supreme Court ruled that the state has the right to destroy six structures built illegally in the area around the gravesite. April 5, 2022
Who’s responsible for the Meron disaster? No single factor is to blame. A perfect storm of elements simultaneously came together, exposing a system filled with flaws—many of them cultural in nature. Alex Traiman May 2, 2021
Israeli emergency-service workers in Meron on Lag B’Omer: ‘It was apocalyptic’ “There were bodies piled up on top of each other—some of the people were alive, and some of them were already dead. I have never seen anything like this before,” said Itzik Itach, a senior volunteer paramedic and logistics director of the Jerusalem area for Rescuers Without Borders. Josh Hasten April 30, 2021
Jewish, pro-Israel groups react to Meron tragedy on Lag B’Omer: ‘We are in mourning’ “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.” April 30, 2021
