by Yoni Schwartzman Lag Ba’omer is usually a lively, festive holiday here in Israel. Bonfires are lit, there is dancing in the streets, and a happy energy permeates throughout the country. The holiday will now be marred by the devastation that tragically befell...
Everyone in Israel is devastated about the tragedy that occurred on Mount Meron. We cannot comprehend the unprecedented human loss as 45 people were killed and at least 150 injured in the worst mass casualty event in Israeli history. Prime Minister Netanyahu declared...
While I love reaching out to you with good news, tragically, Israel experienced an unprecedented disaster last night that, as dear friends of the Jewish People, I wanted you to know about. Today is “Lag Ba’Omer” on the Hebrew calendar that separates Passover and...
