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Lag B'Omer
Teenagers from Saint Francis School, The Weber School and Riverwood High School joined Sabi and Robin Varon for a pre-Chanukah party and learning session. From left, is Ian Maman, Ilan Cheskes, Mick Shrubstock, Zach Friedman, Cooper Bernath, Jake Friedman and Zack Siegel. Hosts Robin and Sabi Varon are seated in front.
December 15, 2022, 10:25 am
Robin & Sabi Varon Inspire Teens to Embrace Judaism
On a recent Tuesday night this month, seven boys braved the rain and fog to gather at the Varon home for a pre-Hanukkah party.
By Debbie Diamond
On May 19, Stephanie Nissani and Brian Gomez were married during the final hours of Lag B’Omer.
June 22, 2022, 12:25 pm
Stephanie Nissani and Brian Gomez’s Lag B’Omer Wedding
The union between Stephanie Nissani and Brian Gomez occurred on the holiday between Passover and Shavuot.
By Bob Bahr
More than 300 current and former congregants attended the 79th anniversary celebration at Beth Jacob Heritage Hall.
June 14, 2022, 2:54 pm
Beth Jacob Rings in 79 Years
More than 300 people came to celebrate Lag B’Omer and the 79th anniversary of Congregation Beth Jacob on May 19th.
By Arlene Caplan Appelrouth
Memorial attendees lit candles in memory of those who died in the stampede.
May 6, 2021, 1:04 pm
Israeli Community Reacts to Mount Meron Tragedy
Chabad members and community leaders convened at the Israeli Chabad Center to commemorate those killed at Lag B’Omer gathering and offered prayers for the injured.
By Stephanie Nissani
Israeli rescue forces and Police near the scene after a stand collapsed wounding dozends during the celebrations of the Jewish holiday of Lag Baomer on Mt. Meron, in northern Israel on April 30, 2021. Photo by David Cohen/Flash90 *** Local Caption *** ל"ג בעומר לג בעומר אסון קריסה במה מתים אנשים חסידים חרדים חג הר מרון הר מירון
April 30, 2021, 8:05 am
45 Crushed to Death, Over 150 Hurt in Stampede at Mass Lag B’Omer Event in Meron
Many in critical condition as ambulances, helicopters evacuate victims from largest gathering held in Israel since COVID outbreak; kids said among dead, injured.
By TOI STAFF
A magician keeps the young crowd mesmerized at East Cobb Park during Chabad of Cobb's Lag B'Omer picnic Thursday, May 3.
May 4, 2018, 2:26 pm
The Magic of Lag B’Omer
Chabad of Cobb celebrates with a picnic, tzedakah and more at East Cobb Park on May 3.
By Sarah Moosazadeh
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