Mount Meron
Haredi protesters attempt to block bus near Meron over Shabbat operations
The protest follows an overnight incident in which a woman glued the entrance to Jerusalem's Basimta cafe shut, delaying its opening by 40 minutes.
Reporters Notebook: Israel’s northern border amid peace and war
Meron rabbi arrested over serious sex-crime allegations
Over 20 people taken to hospital during Mt. Meron Lag Ba'omer celebration - report
Supreme Court green lights demolishing illegal residences at Mount Meron
The residences were built illegally, without an engineer reviewing their safety and often with materials that are known to be less stable.
Why have state probes become so popular in Bennett's government? - analysis
In a government that has a consensus about seeking punishments for its predecessors and not about what should be accomplished now, state commissions are a useful tool.
Devorah Berliner replaces Miriam Naor heading Meron inquiry
During Lag Ba'Omer last May, 45 people were killed on Mount Meron due to a variety of safety deficiencies.
Letters to the editor January 12, 2022: Hell-ben on our destruction
Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.
Police chief brushed off fears of Mount Meron capacity limit - ops head
Senior officer testifies he failed to convince Shabtai to limit the number of participants
Meron probe paused after COVID-19 exposure, inquiry chair quarantined
The state inquiry proceedings have paused pending inquiry chairwoman Miriam Naor's PCR test results.
Jerusalem man missing since Monday found dead near Amirim
The young man was declared missing after he was last seen on Monday in Meron near the tomb of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai.
Israel and the world’s best photojournalism on display
“The photographers work with respect for their subjects, and the subject matter,” said curator Galia Gur Zeev. “They reflect the events that are taking place."
Mount Meron to close if insurance policy not renewed - report
This follows the disastrous crush incident in April, which saw 45 people killed on the Lag Ba'omer holiday.
Crowd limits, staggered visitation recommended for celebrations at Meron
State Commission of Inquiry into Meron disaster recommends staggering the arrival of pilgrims to the holy site for the coming Lag Ba’omer celebation, limiting maximum number allowed on site.
