Israel, Mount Meron, the Hillula (a celebration day) for Rabbi Simeon bar Yohai at Lag Baomer

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Israel, Mount Meron, Religious women pray at the Hillula (a celebration day) for Rabbi Simeon bar Yohai at Lag Baomer in Meron mountain, near Tzefat, the burial place of Rabbi Simeon bar Yochai and his son, Rabbi Eleazar ben Simon. hundred of thousands of people come each year to celebrate with lighting fires, candles, singing and feasting. On May 22, 2008.

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