Lag BaOmer Bonfire Lighting Ceremony
The Western Wall Heritage Foundation invites the public to the “hilula” of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai and to the central bonfire lighting ceremony at the Western Wall Plaza.
9 Iyar 5786
April 26, 2026
Lag BaOmer
Preparation at the Western Wall for Lag Ba’Omer
Due to the security situation and following the restrictions imposed on Mount Meron this year,
7 Iyar 5784
May 15, 2024
From the Fire of Destruction to the Fire of Redemption
“The custom of Israel is law,” said our sages, and for good reason. Israel’s customs
17 Iyar 5783
May 8, 2023
Chalakeh/ Upsherin ceremony on Lag BaOmer
It is customary to celebrate the Chalakeh /Upsherin ceremony on Lag BaOmer. This is a
18 Iyar 5782
May 19, 2022
Today, Lag BaOmer, the 33rd day of counting the omer
Today, Lag BaOmer, the 33rd day of counting the omer, marks the end of mourning
17 Iyar 5782
May 18, 2022
