In the Hatzalah-Thon that took place on Lag B’omer, Lubavitch singer Avraham Fried welcomed Chazzan Yitzchok Meir Helfgot to the stage, who had recently survived a tough battle with coronavirus. Together, they sang a heartfelt rendition of ‘Retzeh’ • Watch

The Shluchim to Ethiopia, the Chabib family, celebrated Lag B’omer, the day Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai asked for everyone to rejoice, in a very special way despite the current situation. For Shavuos, they distributed packages to members of the community.

Ten million dollars was ambitious to say the least. With the economy grinding to a halt, an ostentatious fundraiser was gutsy enough; a goal that steep was daunting • Full Story

Under the current Corona situation, Lag B’omer this year was very different, in Crown Heights a parade took place with floats driving around the neighborhood. Many Bochurim stayed up all night preparing for the parade, making sure it will be a great success. The Bochurim were working together with Tzivos Hashem • Photos

Baruch Hashem earlier this evening, the Hatzalah-Thon managed to reach its $15 Million goal. When the event finished, Hatzalah was just a few thousand dollars short of the goal and tonight, a few generous donor pulled through for Hatzalah • Full Story

Following the successful Hatzalah-Thon that took place on Lag B’omer, Hatzalah of Crown Heights published a video of gratitude to the Crown Heights community for pulling through for Hatzalah and collectively donating over 1.5 Million Dollars • Watch

Yesterday, as Lag B’omer parades were going on around the world in a different manner than every other year, someone captured a photo of Dr. Ira Weiss, the Rebbe’s cardiologist, coming out and waving as the parade passed by his house in Skokie, Illinois.

A virtual Lag B’omer parade is taking place virtually in Montreal that will be followed by a parade driving through the Jewish communities. The parade is being organized by Rabbi Dovid Cohen, under the auspices of Tzach of Montreal • Watch

In honor of Lag B’omer, the Ami Cohen orchestra teamed up with Lubavitch singer, Benny Friedman and the Malchus choir to make a track of Lag B’omer songs • Listen

As every year, Crown Heights will celebrate the Simcha of Rashbi per his request to rejoice on this day. Due to the current situation this year, the annual Lag B’Omer bonfire will be replaced with a truck that will be driving around the streets of Crown Heights, bringing the joy of the special day to each house • Full Story, Watch Live

Watch Live: The central Hadlakah is taking place right now in Meron with the Boyaner Rav. Every year, thousands come to partake in this lighting. Unfortunately, this year due to the current restrictions, access to Meron is limited to a select group that was approved to come • Watch Live

As night falls in Israel, Meron is seen nearly empty in accordance with the health ministry laws. On a regular year, hundreds of thousands would be making the trip to Meron.

In connection with Lag B’omer and the parade being organized by the Bochurim, we are publishing the story of the famed Mashpia Reb Volf Greenglass, OB”M, who every year would help with the preparations for the Lag B’omer parade in Montreal • Full Story

As Lag B’omer is rapidly approaching, the bochurim of Kvutza have been working throughout the nights to prepare all the different parts for the Lag B’omer parade that will be driving through the Jewish communities of New York • Photos

Watch a video of the Rebbe driving through the field during the Lag B’omer festival in the park in 5751 waving and smiling to all those that came out L’kavod Rashbi • Watch

Due to restrictions this year on public gatherings, people will not be able to participate in communal Lag B’omer bonfires and will make private ones on their own. With this in mind, ChabadInfo.com is publishing guidelines from United Hatzalah on Lag B’omer bonfires that can save a life • Full Story

Police have finalized their preparations for the very different Lag BaOmer events this year in Meron, under the coronavirus restrictions. In regular years, just days before Lag BaOmer, Meron would be prepared for the hundreds of thousands of mispallelim. This year most of them will be at home, as per the restrictions • Full Story

A new Farbrengen from Lag B’omer 5746 has been discovered by the dedicated RebbeDrive staff and has been prepared for publication. Tonight the Farbrengen will be premiered on RebbeDrive’s website at 8:00 PM • Full Story

Lubavitch Musician Davidi Nachshon released a new musical track in time in time for Lag B’omer featuring well known Lag B’omer songs and Chabad Niggunim with a modern electronic twist • Listen 

A grand Achdus Farbrengen will be taking place Monday night in honor of Lag B’omer with the world renowned speaker, Rabbi YY Jacobson. The Farbrengen will be begin at 8:30 PM and will be followed by a Q&A. The Farbrengen is being organized by Ohel Yosef Yitzchok of New Haven • Full Details

Last night, the fire department in New Square tested the safety of a possible fire on wheels ahead of next weeks Lag B’Omer celebrations. The truck carrying the fire will drive in a safe speed followed by a fire truck. The idea is pending approval from authorities • Watch

With Lag B’omer rapidly approaching, we are happy to bring to you a video of the Rebbe encouraging the singing of the famous song “Bar Yochai”, as the Rebbe walks into the Shul for Davening • Watch

The Israeli Ministry of Religious Affairs met on Sunday and discussed how Lag B’Omer hadlakos will be conducted this year during the coronavirus era. The ministry instituted a protocol for hadlakos to take place on Lag B’Bomer according to Health Ministry regulations • Full Story 

Over 200 people joined in the large Lag Ba’Omer parade of Queens, New York, marching proudly down the main streets of Queens. The parade was followed by an exciting rally and fun entertainment • Photos