lag baomer

Who counts in Judaism? Lessons from Lag Ba'omer

If a person misses even one day of counting the Omer, thus “breaking” the set, he is no longer permitted to count new days with a blessing.

Beyond bonfires: Lag Ba’omer’s call for unity and resilience in a divided Israel

Lag Ba’omer teaches respect, resilience, and unity, urging Israel to embrace humility and shared memory amid division.

By JONATHAN LIEBERMAN
16/05/2025

What we forgot in the name of being right

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.

By JACOB SCHIMMEL
15/05/2025
  Doctors treating a baby incubated suffering from a measles infection; illustrative

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 Eliezer Berland and Rabbi Ofer Erez

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.

  An illustration signifying the importance of smaller steps as you climb a figurative ladder.

Lag Ba'Omer 2025 will act as vehicle to express prayers for hostages, soldiers, all Jews

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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.

Ultra-Orthodox Jewish boys dance around a bonfire as they celebrate the Jewish holiday of Lag Ba'Ome

Your Investments: Bonfires and do-it-yourself investing

Public Service Announcement: Remember to close your windows this coming Thursday night.

By AARON KATSMAN
09/05/2025
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