The Hewlett-East Rockaway Jewish Centre hosted a festive Lag B’Omer celebration bringing together members of Temple Beth El, Temple Hillel in Valley Stream, and Congregation Sons of Israel in Woodmere for a day of unity and celebration on May 16.
Lag B’Omer, the 33rd day of the Omer count, is a celebratory day on the Jewish calendar that honors Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai, the author of the Zohar. The day is traditionally marked with outings, bonfires, parades and other joyful events.
HERJC Early Childhood Center and HERJC Religious School students participated in the celebration, enjoying a variety of activities.
