A magical Zoom Lag B’Omer

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Up to half a million visitors flock to Meron annually on Lag B’Omer to pray at the gravesite of the saintly rabbi. It’s the biggest event of any kind in Israel, with music, singing, dancing, and an incredibly festive atmosphere. This year, with Israel’s lockdown easing slowly, the authorities allowed only about 500 locals to attend the sacred site.

Sydenham’s Rabbi Yehuda Stern arranged a live chat with Rabbi YY Halperin, the Chabad shaliach (emissary) in Meron, who Zoomed in on the tomb, explained its significance, and shared his blessing from the holy place.