Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai
At the Hilula of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai in Manhattan: Rabbi Pinto Inspires the Masses
Elokai, Rabbi Shimon: Understanding the Controversy
Lag Ba’omer celebrates life with carob, haircuts, and bonfires - opinion
"Salvations and Miracles”: Rabbi Meir Eliyahu Pinto Visits Graves of Righteous in Northern Israel
Thousands of illegal archaeological artifacts found with antiquities dealer
In one of the most significant raids in recent times, the IAA seized stolen coins from the Bar Kochba Revolt, the Persian Period, the Second Temple Period and the reign of the Hasmoneans.
Lag Ba'omer 2022: Jews celebrate across Israel - in pictures
Here is how Jews across Israel celebrated Lag Ba'omer this year.
Is Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai really buried at Meron? It’s complicated
On one hand some rock cut burials dating back to the time of the Mishna are present in Meron. On the other, no archaeological evidence linking them to the Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai was ever found.
Deri defends himself on Meron tragedy, calls for overhaul of site
Deri had lobbied for the removal of restrictions, but insisted that he was strictly referring to coronavirus restrictions on crowd numbers.
In Lag Ba'omer Mount Meron stampede 45 killed, at least 150 injured
Emergency and security services are working to save the injured and identify the deceased.
Medical and security forces gear up for Lag Ba'omer celebrations in Meron
This year's celebrations will feature unlimited entry capacity. As such, the government has issued health and safety guidelines.
Yad L'Achim accepting names for Lag Ba'omer prayers at Bar Yochai's tomb
Last week, police sealed off the holy site, and only residents will be allowed into the town of Meron until after the Lag Ba’omer celebrations.
