05-01-2021, 04:25 AM
Steve G. wrote: (Concurrent Jewish Israelis peacefully celebrating holiday of Lag B'Omer somehow didn't make it.)
Tragically, that may change.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/202...ede-video/
It was meant to be a joyous occasion. An estimated 100,000 ultra-Orthodox Jewish worshipers flocked to the holy site of Mount Meron in northern Israel on Thursday, forming crowds not seen since pre-pandemic times. With much of Israel’s population fully vaccinated, restrictions had been lifted, and the religious festival could take place.
But the celebration turned tragic when a stampede broke out, killing at least 45 people and injuring more than 100.