The Mystery of Lag Ba'Omer
It’s Lag Ba'Omer: Hundreds of thousands of Jews converge in Meron in Upper Galilee. Pilgrims stand shoulder to shoulder in courtyards and on rooftops. Huge fires blaze all around, and a live band starts blasting music with a heavy beat. The crowd pulsates with dancing and shouts. Where did this holiday come from?
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