Lag B’Omer

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

Temperatures are are forecast to climb as high as 110 to 115 throughout the country after hovering in the upper 90s.

By Marcy Oster May 22, 2019 2:34 pm

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

May 14, 2017 1:20 pm

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

May 14, 2017 8:45 am

Israelis warned against visiting Tunisia in advance of traditional Lag b’Omer rite

May 3, 2017 9:07 am

On Lag B’Omer in Israel, hundreds injured, forest fires rage and cats are threatened

May 26, 2016 6:18 pm

New lawmaker vows to end Jewish prayer ban on Temple Mount

May 25, 2016 4:07 pm

Israel issues travel warning for Tunisia ahead of Lag b’Omer pilgrimage

May 9, 2016 11:51 am

Palestinians injured in Nablus clashes over Jewish pilgrimage

May 15, 2015 8:14 am

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