Lag baomer
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
In the kitchen with Henny: BBQ bites
Who counts in Judaism? Lessons from Lag Ba'omer - opinion
Beyond bonfires: Lag Ba’omer’s call for unity and resilience in a divided Israel - opinion
Lag Ba’omer teaches respect, resilience, and unity, urging Israel to embrace humility and shared memory amid division.
What we forgot in the name of being right - opinion
We no longer speak across differences. We reduce people to positions. We defend our truth, but we no longer carry each other. The results aren’t abstract; they are real, visible, and dangerous.
Measles outbreak: 11 children hospitalized, three in serious condition
Senior health officials also warn of a potential mass infection at the upcoming Lag Ba'omer Mount Meron pilgrimage, as vaccination rates in certain haredi communities remain very low.
Rabbi Pinto Explains: Our Personal Connection to Lag BaOmer
High Court rejects petition to prevent convicted sex offender Berland from lighting Meron torch
The MQG, along with haredi activist Tzippy Lavi and five other women's rights groups, had requested that the court cancel the permit granted to the sect to light the fire.
Elokai, Rabbi Shimon: Understanding the Controversy
Lag Ba'Omer 2025 will act as vehicle to express prayers for hostages, soldiers, all Jews - opinion
Beyond the Headlines: A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news
C'mtee decides to limit bonfires at Mt. Meron ahead of annual pilgrimage
Last year, the event was cancelled due to Israel’s conflict with Hezbollah.
Your Investments: Bonfires and do-it-yourself investing
Public Service Announcement: Remember to close your windows this coming Thursday night.
Lag Ba’omer celebrates life with carob, haircuts, and bonfires - opinion
The Lag Ba’omer tradition of children playing with bows and arrows is associated with the Bar Kochba revolt. Rabbi Akiva’s students likely died fighting the Romans, not from the plague.
Lag Ba’Omer is a beacon of unity amid the trials of our time - opinion
We must draw inspiration from Lag Ba’Omer, a day that signifies the end of internal strife, to renew our commitment to unity and collective strength.
