Impromptu memorial at the Kotel drew thousands of students from around Israel In the last known photo taken of Donny Morris, 19, of Bergenfield, N.J., he was standing among thousands of Jews and smiling as he was celebrating Lag BaOmer. The smile and joy in his face were not only genuine, but a reflection of […]

As night fell on Thursday, and Lag BaOmer spread its joyous light throughout Israel, Rabbi Shimon Matalon shared an envelope with a friend, instructing him not to open it until Sunday. Later that night, Shimon was among the 45 men and boys who lost their lives in the tragic crowding in Meron. As revealed by […]

A native of New Square, N.Y., had musical virtuosity and a heartfelt voice Shraga Eliyahu (Shragee) Gestetner of Monsey, N.Y., was among the 45 pilgrims who lost their lives on April 30 in the midst of celebrating Lag BaOmer at the gravesite of Rabbi Shimon ben Yochai on Mount Meron, Israel. He was 34 years […]

Widespread mourning and good deeds in honor of those who passed; 16 injured remain hospitalized JERUSALEM—The grim and mournful task of identifying and laying to rest the victims of the tragedy in Meron on Lag BaOmer in which 45 people died, were completed on Monday. Thousands of mourners attended funerals around the country, with especially […]

Statement By Rabbi Yehuda Krinsky The world Jewish community is reeling from the tragedy that occurred last night, on the eve of Lag B’omer, at Mt. Meron, in the Holy Land of Israel.  We mourn and grieve the loss of so many lives, which took place at this joyous, historic event. Our hearts are with the […]

Adults and children among the deceased The identification of the victims of the Meron tragedy concluded after Shabbat, and authorities released a complete list of the deceased. Ariel Ahdut, 21; a student at Yesodot HaTorah yeshivah in Tel Aviv. Rabbi Yisrael Alnakvah, 24, of Beit Shemesh; a father of two. Avrohom Daniel Ambon, 21, of […]

In Peabody, delivering the joy of Judaism during tough times for many As the coronavirus pandemic was beginning to spread through North America a year ago, Rabbi Nechemia and Raizel Schusterman were starting to plan for their 18th year of service to the Jewish community of Peabody, Mass. Located in the state’s North Shore region—known […]

Aviva Okeson-Haberman mourned by her childhood community in Peoria, Ill. Reporter Aviva Okeson-Haberman, 24, who had recently landed her dream job at KCUR, Kansas City’s NPR affiliate, was killed on April 25 by an apparently stray bullet shot through her apartment window. As the shocking news has made its way around the world, tributes, expressions […]

The strange, funny, and meaningful things that happen out in the trenches as Chabad representatives go about their business . . .  Mussie Begun – Chula Vista, CA Episode 2/6 Mike, our friend, had been at the car mechanic all morning trying to figure out if there was something wrong with his motor. He was […]

Project Likkutei Sichos is very pleased to announce a new partnership with the premier English language Torah weekly, Chayenu. Through the commitment that Chayenu has made to this endeavor, Chayenu will feature thorough summaries of the weekly sichos in the new Chayus publication, a branch of Chayenu geared for Anash shuls, and will soon expand […]