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Lag BaOmer Bonfire Brings Smiles and Song to Hebron

Hundreds attended the annual bonfire outside the Tomb of Machpela.

26.5.16, 18:50
The annual Lag BaOmer celebration took place in Hebron in front of the Tomb of Machpela, ancient burial site of the Biblical Matriarchs and Patriarchs on Wednesday evening, May 25, 2016. The bonfire was lit as the crowd sang traditional songs of Shimon Bar Yochai, the 2nd-century leader who help propagate the Kaballah, or mystical Jewish teachings.
 
 
In recent times in Hebron, Lag BaOmer has become a traditional time for visiting the Tomb of Otniel Ben Knaz, the first judge of Israel. 
 
To plan your visit to Hebron for Lag BaOmer or other holiday celebrations contact us.

United States contact info:

http://www.hebronfund.org
1760 Ocean Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11230
718-677-6886
info@hebronfund.org

In Israel contact the offices of the Jewish Community of Hebron at:
http://en.hebron.org.il/
02-996-5333
office@hebron.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/hebronofficial
 
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