Rock of Ages let our song, Praise thy saving power; Thou amidst the raging foes, Wast our sheltering tower.
The Grand Lag BaOmer Bonfire lighting took place in Moscow, led by Chief Rabbi of Russia Rabbi Berel Lazar was following its lighting by the son of Harav HaGaon R’ Ariel Tzadik zt”l, one of the Kedoshim who perished in Meron. Full Story
While Ukrainian residents once again move between talks of a possible peace summit next weekend and the harsh reality that includes relentless Russian bombings, the Jewish communities in the country are organizing dozens of Lag BaOmer parades across major cities, with the highlight being prayers for peace in Ukraine and prayers for peace for the people of Israel in the Holy Land.
Over 500 people joined together in a joyous display of Jewish pride, unity, and celebration at the Northern California Lag B’Omer Parade, hosted by Bais Menachem Yeshiva Day School. Full Story
From CKids and CTeen Shabbatons to the Chabad on Campus Pegisha, CYP, JLI weekends, and countless group visits to Crown Heights, thousands of Shluchim and their communities rely on one quiet but crucial force while in New York: Crown Heights Hatzalah. Full Story
NCJFE and Lubavitcher Yeshiva teamed up to make a Lag B’Omer street fair for the first time on a Friday. Children in Crown Heights reveled in the rides and games for free thanks to sponsors MASK and IDCC. Full Story, Photos
Children from Crown Heights schools marched proudly to the Tzivos Hashem rally on Lag BaOmer. Watch a replay of the COLlive.com live stream. Photos, Video
Thousands of children joined a rally celebrating Lag Ba’Omer by NCFJE and Tzivos Hashem in Maple Street Park in Crown Heights on Friday. Photos, Video
As the war in Israel ramps up with a huge reserve call up, the Tiferes Yisroel Foundation—in partnership with Yeshivas Lubavitch Tiferes Yisroel (YLTY)—has significantly expanded its provision of assitance to families of reserve soldiers. Full Story
As the countdown to summer begins, Machaneh Heights is once again making waves — announcing an even more exciting and action-packed lineup for Summer 5785. Full Story
With ‘Am Yisroel Chai’ blaring, a new Torah was marched in Times Square in the heart of New York City, in honor of the 70th birthday of Rabbi Shea Hecht. The Torah will bring joy to children battling illness. Full Story, Photos, Video