Lag b’Omer stampede

Mourners gather during the funeral of one of those who died in a stampede during the Jewish religious festival of Lag Ba'Omer at the Jewish Orthodox pilgrimage site of Mount Meron in Israel on April 30, 2021. (Ilia Yefimovich/picture alliance via Getty Images)

Opening inquiry into Meron catastrophe, Israeli state comptroller cites earlier warnings about site’s safety

A number of Israelis, including politicians, are calling for a commission of inquiry that could recommend criminal indictments.

By Ron Kampeas May 3, 2021 4:30 pm

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Israel starts burying victims of Meron disaster

Families started burying their dead on Saturday night.

May 2, 2021 11:22 am

Pope Francis, seen at a Holy Mass in Vatican City in June 2019. (Grzegorz Galazka/Archivio Grzegorz Galazka/Mondadori Portfolio via Getty Images)

Pope Francis mourns Meron victims

Francis said he would remember the victims and the ones who mourned them in his prayers.

May 2, 2021 10:46 am

At least 6 Americans, including 3 teenagers, among victims in Israeli stampede

By Stewart Ain April 30, 2021 8:01 pm

Students at Scheck Hillel Community School in south Florida celebrated Lag B'Omer while commemorating the tragedy in Meron, Israel. (Greg Feldman)

At Jewish day schools, principals struggle with how to celebrate Lag b’Omer and commemorate the tragedy at Meron

By Ben Sales April 30, 2021 5:03 pm

As Israel buries Mount Meron victims, attention turns to what allowed deadly stampede to occur

By Ron Kampeas April 30, 2021 3:34 pm

Biden offers assistance to Israel in aftermath of Lag b’Omer tragedy

By Ron Kampeas April 30, 2021 3:02 pm

‘Our dancing has turned into mourning’: For Orthodox Jews, a night of festivity and healing becomes an unspeakable tragedy

By Ben Sales April 30, 2021 11:42 am

Mourners gather during the funeral of one of those who died in a stampede during the Jewish religious festival of Lag Ba'Omer at the Jewish Orthodox pilgrimage site of Mount Meron in Israel on April 30, 2021. (Ilia Yefimovich/picture alliance via Getty Images)

What is Israel’s Mount Meron and why were so many Orthodox Jews gathered there for the Lag b’Omer holiday?

By Cnaan Liphshiz April 30, 2021 9:59 am

At least 45 people dead in stampede at mass Lag b’Omer holiday celebration in Israel

By Ben Sales April 29, 2021 8:44 pm

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