Firefighters of the district of the ultra orthodox Jewish town of Bnei Brak seen on duty on the eve of the Jewish holiday of Lag ba’Omer. 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. May 25, 2016. Photo by Tomer Neuberg/Flash90 *** Local Caption *** ?”? ?????
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