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
Establish state inquiry into Mount Meron disaster now - editorial
Although such a probe would not have the authority to hand out punishment or demand dismissals, the families of the victims deserve to know what happened.
Baby son, born to widow of Meron tragedy victim, to be named in his honor
The baby was delivered at Samson Assuta Ashdod University Hospital.
Mount Meron: UTJ and Shas propose gov't controlled committee of enquiry
Interior Minister and Shas head Arye Deri would control appointment of chairman, and at least two other committee members, while the chief rabbis would also appoint a representative.
Tragedy on Mount Meron: Have we learned anything?
Was it the ecstasy of being near the grave of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai that robbed them of their basic senses?
Mount Meron: Understanding the Lag Ba'omer calamity
The holiday is meant to represent the move from sorrow to joy. That’s why the Meron disaster is so ironically tragic.
Letters to the Editor May 12, 2021: An Ilhan wind blows
Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.
Letters to the Editor May 5, 2021: Another Mother’s Day
Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.
Advisor to PM allegedly urged Meron bereaved families to promote Netanyahu
Rivka Paluch, who was appointed as the prime minister's contact with the families of victims of the Meron tragedy, turned to the bereaved families in recent days with highly unusual requests.
Pope Francis calls for end to violence in Jerusalem
Pope Francis has called for the violent clashes which have erupted on the Temple Mount for several days in a row to cease, saying that "violence begets only violence."
After Meron, Israel needs a culture of true accountability - editorial
Zero people have had anything happen to them despite 45 people losing their lives in the greatest civilian tragedy in Israel’s 73-year history. Zero.
