Lag B'Omer

Musa Berlin, 86, shares his deep connection to music and to the traditions of Mount Meron, where he has performed for decades. In a moving reflection, he speaks about the Meron tragedy and the lasting impact it continues to have on his heart.

On the night of the Meron tragedy, Chilik Frank was playing on stage, as he has for decades. In an interview, he shares the uplifting moments before, his feelings after, and explains what draws thousands to Meron for Rashbi.

Lag BaOmer reminds us that not all flames cause destruction.

Tips for reducing the risks of bonfire smoke- including advice for sensitive skin, irritated eyes, and those with asthma or respiratory issues.

Fire has always fascinated people, especially on Lag B'Omer. Here are five warm and surprising facts about it

Explore the life of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai, the cave miracle, and the origins of Lag B'Omer celebrations

Even when its meaning isn’t fully clear, the Zohar still uplifts the soul. This article explores why Jewish teachings place such value on the effort to read it, even without fully grasping its depth.

For 13 complete years, while staying in a cave near Peki'in, Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai was nourished by a carob tree that miraculously grew near the cave. So what is the secret of the carob's charm? Here are some facts you might not know.

Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai wrote the mystical Zohar during his years in hiding. Passed in secrecy for generations, the Zohar went public about 700 years ago.