Lag Ba'omer: What's Toldot Aharon, hassidic sect whose members were killed?

Published on May 1, 2021

It is perhaps the most insular, well-organized and cohesive of the groups that make up Israel’s haredi community.
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Lag Ba'omer tragedy: Why do Jews gather at Mt. Meron for bonfires?

May 1, 2021
Every year, tens of thousands of Jews from all backgrounds arrive at Mt. Meron to celebrate the Jewish holiday of Lag Ba'omer, but why is this particular mountain so significant?

Pilgrims describe horror at Mt. Meron: 'I thought I was going to die'

May 1, 2021
"In that hurry, we fell on each other: I thought I was going to die," said one eyewitness. "I saw people dead next to me."