Mount Meron tragedy
Celebrating Lag Ba’omer, a heroic chapter in Jewish history - opinion
During Bar Kochba’s revolt against the Romans, a terrible epidemic struck Rabbi Akiva’s students, and 24,000 men lost their lives. The epidemic suddenly stopped on Lag Ba’omer.
C'mtee decides to limit bonfires at Mt. Meron ahead of annual pilgrimage
The True conception: We continue to be endangered by our own assumptions
Mount Meron disaster is a tragedy, but also a cautionary tale - editorial
Meron probe paused after COVID-19 exposure, inquiry chair quarantined
The state inquiry proceedings have paused pending inquiry chairwoman Miriam Naor's PCR test results.
Israel and the world’s best photojournalism on display
“The photographers work with respect for their subjects, and the subject matter,” said curator Galia Gur Zeev. “They reflect the events that are taking place."
Mount Meron to close if insurance policy not renewed - report
This follows the disastrous crush incident in April, which saw 45 people killed on the Lag Ba'omer holiday.
Haredi women sprayed out of venue with water hose at Hanukkah event
Despite the shocking footage, the Elad Municipality explained that the venue became overcrowded to a dangerous extent and drastic measures had to be taken to save lives.
Crowd limits, staggered visitation recommended for celebrations at Meron
State Commission of Inquiry into Meron disaster recommends staggering the arrival of pilgrims to the holy site for the coming Lag Ba’omer celebation, limiting maximum number allowed on site.
Justice minister to green light Case 3000 state inquiry
Justice Minister Gideon Sa'ar has announced that the would approve a state inquiry into the "Submarine Affair."
Do Israel's state inquiries solve the problems they investigate?
NATIONAL AFFAIRS: At the very least, they are likely to remind the public and the government of what needs to be done if the country wants to make a better future.
Have haredim learned from Meron, Karlin disasters?
Does the reporting of the Bransdofer sukkah in Jerusalem to authorities signify a profound change in the haredi sector?
Is Israel a ‘partatch’ state?
Whether it is the Gilboa Escape, the death of Barel Shmueli or the Meron disaster, Israel keeps messing up. Will an end be put to the partatch? Time will tell.
Meron Disaster: Kotel Rabbi blames variety of groups
Holy Sites rabbi slams extremist haredim, police, Justice Ministry.
