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Mount Meron disaster
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Thousands go to Meron to find themselves spiritually. Three have never come back
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The cradle of Jewish mysticism is also where Moishy Klinerman, Moshe Ilowitz and Haviv Ben-Abu were last seen. As Lag B’Omer’s throngs leave, searchers remain to scour the mountain
‘Extremists’ tear down barriers, clash with cops as Meron pilgrimage ends in chaos
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May 19, 2022, 10:52 pm
Thousands go to Meron to find themselves spiritually. Three have never come back
The cradle of Jewish mysticism is also where Moishy Klinerman, Moshe Ilowitz and Haviv Ben-Abu were last seen. As Lag B’Omer’s throngs leave, searchers remain to scour the mountain
By
Marissa Newman
May 19, 2022, 4:48 pm
‘Extremists’ tear down barriers, clash with cops as Meron pilgrimage ends in chaos
Families arriving for memorial attacked, spit on; violence followed relatively peaceful start to Lag B’Omer event, heavily secured after 45 died in crush last year
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TOI staff
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Judah Ari Gross
May 19, 2022, 12:21 pm
Mount Meron festivities pass peacefully, but pilgrims gripe at new safety measures
Police, organizers imposed strict limits on numbers of visitors to the Bar Yochai tomb complex for Lag B’Omer holiday after 45 people were trampled to death at last year’s event
By
Judah Ari Gross
May 18, 2022, 9:24 pm
Pilgrims return to Meron for downsized event, a year after crush that killed 45
Worshipers hold memorial service for victims as annual Lag B’Omer events begin, alongside heavy police presence and new rules in place to avoid repeat of 2021 disaster
By
Michael Horovitz
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Judah Ari Gross
May 18, 2022, 2:16 pm
Daily Briefing May 18: Tense preparations at Mt. Meron; WZO says sorry
Religion reporter Judah Ari Gross reviews plans for Lag B’Omer event and an apology to Women of the Wall, as political writer Tal Schneider discusses a Knesset scholarship bill
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TOI staff
May 17, 2022, 9:46 pm
Police arrest group suspected of planning to sabotage Lag B’Omer events at Mt. Meron
Suspects caught with crowbars, wirecutters allegedly en route to holy site due to apparent opposition to new safety measures following last year’s deadly disaster
By
Judah Ari Gross
May 17, 2022, 5:19 pm
Entry limits, structural fixes as Israel aims to avoid repeat of 2021 Meron disaster
With drastic changes to the rules and a clearer delegation of responsibility, organizers prepare for an influx of revelers after 45 people were crushed to death last Lag B’Omer
By
Judah Ari Gross
May 17, 2022, 11:57 am
Scalpers offer fake Meron festival tickets, subverting new safety measures – report
Ticket sellers say they can provide passes for Lag B’Omer event even if site is full; claim to also have tickets circumventing time limits imposed in wake of 2021’s deadly crush
By
TOI staff
May 11, 2022, 11:11 am
Mount Meron celebrations to go ahead as MKs approve safety regulations
Entry requires an admission ticket and is limited to 4 hours, and there will be only 1 central bonfire at the pilgrimage site, after last year’s Lag B’Omer event ended in 45 deaths
By
TOI staff
May 9, 2022, 2:39 pm
Knesset approves NIS 500,000 compensation for each Meron disaster victim
Every family to be indemnified for each deceased member; bereaved families’ forum thanks ministers for acting in ‘rare cooperation’ between coalition and opposition
By
TOI staff
April 27, 2022, 5:44 am
Admission tickets among changes for Lag B’Omer at Mt. Meron, a year after disaster
Worshipers at annual festival will be transported from nearby parking lot on shuttles, given limited time at holy site, and only one bonfire will be allowed
By
TOI staff
April 23, 2022, 4:09 pm
Thousands attend Jerusalem ‘Holy Fire’ ceremony despite complaints over restrictions
Some clashes seen at holy site as police limit attendance; Israeli officials say they don’t want a repeat of Mt. Meron disaster
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AP
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TOI staff
April 11, 2022, 2:09 pm
Police chief blames deadly Meron crush on engineering failure, denies responsibility
Kobi Shabtai rejects claim he ignored fresh warnings of overcrowding at the site ahead of the disaster, in which 45 people were killed and over 100 injured
By
TOI staff
March 26, 2022, 6:18 pm
Following Mount Meron disaster, state said looking to take control of holy site
Plan reportedly based on 2014 outline by Yair Lapid, removing control from Haredi groups and ending illegal construction on the hilltop
By
TOI staff
March 20, 2022, 2:08 pm
Bennett warns against Kanievsky funeral turning into a repeat of Meron tragedy
Procession for Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky, an influential religious leader with hundreds of thousands of followers, raises fears of crush similar to deadly Lag B’Omer disaster
By
TOI staff
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