The hilltop shrine of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai on Mount Meron in the Upper Galilee
shrine Middle East, Israel

The Lag BaOmer Pilgrimage to Mount Meron

Each year hundreds of thousands gather at the tomb of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai on Mount Meron for one of Judaism's most intense pilgrimages.

Historical Significance

Cultural and Spiritual Context

Associated traditions: Judaism

Notable Features

Experiencing This Place Today

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