The Tirat Carmel Municipality has published the outline of preparations for Lag BaOmer events. This year, bonfires will be allowed on the eve of the holiday, Monday, May 4, 2026, but only in areas approved by the National Fire and Rescue Authority and the local authority. Alongside the bonfires, the municipality will hold a series of community events for the whole family throughout the city.
Seven areas approved for lighting bonfires – fine of 730 shekels for violators
As part of implementing the Fire and Rescue Commissioner's order, the municipality clarified that lighting bonfires is prohibited in any location that is not approved, and anyone who violates the directive is subject to a fine of 730 shekels, and the bonfire will be evacuated immediately.
Areas approved for lighting bonfires starting at 18:00 PM:
- Harduf Street opposite numbers 20–22, behind the basketball court to the west
- Palm Street after number 21–23
- Raziel Street on the hill towards the base fence
- Hashiroon Street between the football stadium and the parking lot
- Cedar Street behind the containers
- Ariel Sharon Boulevard in the area behind the HaMitar Bridge
- The square at the intersection of Harub and Rambam streets
The municipality emphasized that in Gan Haretzit and Gan Nahum only barbecues can be lit, no bonfires.
Lag BaOmer events at elementary schools and campuses throughout the city
On Monday, May 4, 2026, between 6:00 PM and 9:00 PMLag BaOmer events will be held at the city's elementary school campuses, including activities, stalls, and a community bonfire.
At the same time, that evening at 19:00The Lag BaOmer celebration of the "Shagat Aryeh" yeshiva will be held at the sports field on the corner of Harduf Street. The event will include the central lighting ceremony in the presence of the yeshiva's head, Rabbi Asher Guetta, along with a magic show, inflatables for children, food and drink stands, and potato preparation.
Chabad parade and Kogomelo performance on Tuesday
Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at 3:45 PM The Chabad Lag BaOmer procession will depart from the community center at 43 Jabotinsky Street towards the HaMitar parking lot on Ariel Sharon Boulevard. The event will feature the child star Kogomelo.
There will also be a raffle with prizes, with the cost of participating in the raffle being 10 shekels.
For further details, you can contact the municipal hotline at 106 or by phone at 04-7794700.
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