Each year, tens of thousands of Jews flock to Meron in northern Israel for Lag b'Omer, the Jewish festival of light! It's an experience like no other!

There is nothing like the celebration of Lag b'Omer in Israel, as large bonfires are lit, people sing and dance and music is blasted until late into the evening.

Each year on Lag B’omer, over 250,000 people converge on the sleepy town of Meron in northern Israel. What is it that attracts so many people to Meron?

There are several fascinating explanations regarding the meaning of Lag b'Omer and why 'holy fires' play such a prominent role.

The town of Peki'in is definitely worth a trip on your next visit to northern Israel.

Hundreds of thousands of Israelis make the trek to the Tomb of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai in Meron on Lag B'Omer. Get swept into the fiery mysticism of the ultimate Jewish party!

Come and experience the excitement of Lag B'Omer in Meron as hundreds of thousands invade the city to dance, sing and eat!