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Taking no chances

Lag B'Omer Bonfires Banned Nationwide Due to Fire Risk, Commissioner Says

Fire Commissioner Eyal Caspi orders a full fire ban from May 9–18, including Lag B'Omer. Bonfires will only be allowed in pre-approved areas under strict conditions.

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Rashbi Weeps

Is Meron safe this Lag Ba'Omer? Or will history repeat?

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Jewish men dance during a special celebration marking the end of the jewish holiday of Hanukkah, at the Rashbi gravesite in Meron, Northern Israel, on January 2, 2025

WIht lives on the line

After the terrible tragedy: Israel might fly pilgrims to Meron - Here's what to know

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Lag Ba'Omer celebrations, 2023.

Lag Ba'Omer

Israel Fire and Rescue Commissioner restricts Lag Ba'Omer bonfires due to extreme weather conditions

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Threat of Hezbollah missiles means no celebrations like this now.

Israel-Gaza War, Lag Ba'Omer

Knesset set to vote on restricted wartime arrangements for Lag Ba'Omer

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