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Israel Police announced on Sunday morning that the annual Lag Ba’omer pilgrimage at Mount Meron will not take place, and that roads leading to the area have already been blocked.

"We clarify that, given the security situation and the Home Front Command's instructions, staying in the mountain area without a permit constitutes a danger to the public," said the police.

According to a new outline taking shape for the Lag Ba'omer celebration on Mount Meron, three bonfire-lighting ceremonies will be held under police management, with up to 200 participants at each ...

In the late fifteenth century, R. Obadiah of Bartenura described Jews ascending to Meron on Lag BaOmer, gathering at the tomb of R. Shimon bar Yochai with bonfires, charity, and prayers for healing ...