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.
ROAD SIGNS point to Meron and the tomb of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai (Rashbi). For Jews under oppression, Rashbi symbolized quiet defiance and inner freedom, says the writer. (photo credit: AYAL MARGOLIN/FLASH90)