Meron Madness: Jewish Worshipers Defy Ban and Celebrate Lag B’Omer in East Jerusalem’s Flashpoint Site
Jerusalem, Israel – Jewish worshipers were barred from the traditional Mount Meron pilgrimage site and instead observed the Lag B’Omer holiday at a controversial location in East Jerusalem. This decision sparked tensions and led to clashes between police and pilgrims. The flashpoint East Jerusalem site, known as Sheik Jarrah, became the unexpected venue for thousands of worshipers to mark the holiday. The move to hold the celebration in East Jerusalem’s Sheik Jarrah neighborhood was a …