Lag BaOmer: From Roman Rebellion to Modern Israel

Bonfires light up the skies tonight across Israel and Jewish communities worldwide.Lag BaOmer is more than a holiday.It is a story of survival that stretches back nearly 2,000 years.In today’s episode:The Bar Kokhba revolt against RomeRabbi Shimon bar Yochai and the meaning behind the dayWhy Safed became the spiritual center of Jewish lifeThe powerful connection felt walking through its ancient cemeteryThe massive gathering in Meron each yearHow modern Israel reflects that same resilienceThreats today from the Iranian regime and its proxiesAnd a new chapter: alliances between Israel and the UAEFrom exile to sovereignty.From isolation to partnership.