Lag B’Omer

Police called to Lag b’Omer gatherings in London that ignored social distancing rules

Large gatherings remained banned in the United Kingdom, as is mixing in groups outside of households.

By Marcy Oster May 14, 2020 10:30 am

Drivers celebrating Lag B'Omer at a festive convoy through the Hungarian capital on May 12, 2020. (Andras D. Toth)

Banned from gathering because of coronavirus, Budapest Jews celebrate Lag b’Omer with convoy and blasting music

Dozens of Jews from the Hungarian capital drove around the city bearing upbeat signs.

May 13, 2020 10:22 am

Hundreds of haredi Orthodox in Israel set bonfires despite national ban

Videos and photos from the Mea Shearim neighborhood of Jerusalem showed large crowds singing and dancing around bonfires in honor of the Jewish holiday of Lag B’Omer.

May 12, 2020 12:06 pm

Lag b’Omer is traditionally a day of Jewish weddings. What will happen under social distancing?

By Philissa Cramer May 11, 2020 4:57 pm

Coronavirus strikes again: Israel bans traditional bonfires for Lag b’Omer

By Marcy Oster May 7, 2020 3:56 pm

Extreme heat wave throughout Israel casts pall on Lag b’Omer bonfires

By Marcy Oster May 22, 2019 2:34 pm

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

May 3, 2018 6:57 am

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

May 2, 2018 11:28 am

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

May 14, 2017 1:20 pm

Tens of thousands of pilgrims mark Lag b’Omer in Meron

May 14, 2017 8:45 am

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