Meron

Visitors to Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai's tomb encounter a small display case holding a piece of an ancient olive tree labeled "Idra Tree." What's the story behind it, and how does it connect to Rabbi Shimon's mystical Idra?

Itzik Dadya has been living in New York for the past few years, continues to perform, and recently got engaged. Recollections of the tragic show on the night of the terrible disaster at Mount Meron, and the day his life was gifted back to him.

Rabbi Ovadia Haba, a legendary figure of Meron, has passed away 23 years after doctors had given up hope for his illness. His son, Rabbi Yaakov, shares the moving story of his father’s life, his unique devotion at Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai's tomb, and the blessings he imparted.

There could have been hundreds of fatalities if the fences weren't opened in time: Rabbi Yigal Cohen delivers an important and touching message in light of the tragic event in Meron, where 45 people lost their lives - may their memory be a blessing.

Clarinetist Chilik Frank talks about his first performance at Lag B'Omer in Meron as a 17-year-old, his new single for the celebration, and a family car accident he experienced after leaving Meron.

How does a woman feel opening her home during Lag BaOmer to hundreds of people? And what does it mean to have the privilege of being close to Rabbi Shimon's grave all year round? Miri Zelikovich, a resident of Meron, shares incredible experiences and unforgettable Lag BaOmer days.

In anticipation of the hilula of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai on Lag BaOmer, when countless Jews visit his holy tomb in Meron, the "Yom L'Yom" newspaper brings the amazing story of the former resident of Meron, Hacham Yechezkel HaCohen, who made the gravesite of Rabbi Shimon his study place all year, and even renovated and established the building and courtyard of the cave in Meron.