Lag B’Omer

At least 30 injured in Lag b’Omer bonfire explosion in London

Fuel placed on the wood to make it catch fire easier apparently was the cause.

May 3, 2018 6:57 am

Officials in Israel say heat wave makes it too dangerous to hold holiday bonfires

Municipalities have banned the fires traditionally lit on Lag b'Omer, recalling how dangerous weather claimed the lives of 10 Israeli teens last week.

May 2, 2018 11:28 am

Tunisia to seek World Heritage status for Djerba island, site of Jewish pilgrimage

Some 3,000 pilgrims attended this year's Jewish pilgrimage to the island, and were guarded by tight security in the wake of attacks and threats of attacks.

May 14, 2017 1:20 pm