Meron disaster

These 45 traits, drawn from the lives lost in Meron, offer a meaningful way to remember and grow this Lag B'Omer.

Trapped beneath the crowd and declared dead, a Meron survivor shares the moment fear gave way to faith, and the perspective that stayed with him ever since.

He lay among the holy souls of Meron after rescue forces believed he had passed away, miraculously survived, but the trauma still accompanies him to this day. In a moving interview with 'Hidabroot', Rabbi Menachem Mendel Moskowitz, leader of the 'Azmera' community in Safed, speaks of sleepless nights and haunting cries.

Nehami Rubin, a singer and creator, shares the difficult times since the passing of her husband Yehuda. What helps her find strength to cope? And what did a great person say when she asked him how to raise the children now?

Filmmaker Shirley Tzachik intended only to film a short segment for a documentary about Meron, but she found herself witnessing Israel's largest civilian disaster. Now, she shares her experience and tells her life story.

'Just' one mitzvah rewrote a tragic ending

Yoeli Schlesinger, a resident of Beitar Illit, was present in Meron during the tragic incident. He kept his composure, acted resourcefully, and managed to save lives.