Lag B’Omer

Ultra orthodox jews seen near a big bonfire, during celebrations of the Jewish holiday of Lag Baomer in ultra-orthodox neighborhood of Mea Shearim in Jerusalem on May 25, 2016. Lag Baomer commemorates the death of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai, one of the most important sages in Jewish history 1800 years ago. The most well-known custom of Lag BaOmer is the lighting of bonfires throughout Israel and in Jewish communities worldwide. Photo by Yonatan Sindel/Flash90 *** Local Caption *** ?? ?????