Enter and Gather for the Hillula (celebration of passing) of Bar Yochai • All

The Union of Breslov Chassidim Shuvu Banim invites the entire nation of Israel to the central Hillula (celebration of passing) in honor of the Divine Tanna (Mishnaic sage), "a watcher and a holy one descended from Heaven"—at the holy site of Meron, with the participation of His Holy Eminence, the Gaon and Tzaddik Rabbi Eliezer Berland shlit"a.

The central lighting ceremony will take place, with Hashem's help, on the night of Lag BaOmer at 3:00 AM at the holy site of Meron, in the expanded lighting compound (89) Heichal Yitzchak.

Order of the Event:

At 9:30 PM - 10:30 PM: Departure of organized buses of our holy community from Shivtei Yisrael Street toward the holy site of Meron. (Please note: the buses are intended for those who purchased tickets in advance).

At 3:00 AM: Melodies of awakening, pouring of the 'holy anointing oil' at the site of the lighting.

At 3:03 AM: The central lighting in honor of the Divine Tanna (Mishnaic sage) Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai zy"a (may his merit protect us).

At the conclusion of the lighting: Shacharit (morning prayer) with song and melodies amidst a great multitude with the participation of His Holy Eminence, the Gaon and Tzaddik Rabbi Eliezer Berland shlit"a.

This year as well, you can merit the awesome segulah (spiritual remedy) of Chai Rotel (giving 18 measures of drink) and the pouring of oil for the lighting in honor of the holy Rashbi (Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai), who said, "I am able to exempt the entire world from judgment." Along with this, you can merit the immense mitzvah (commandment) of participating in the massive expenses of hundreds of thousands of shekels for the lighting ceremony in honor of the Divine Tanna (Mishnaic sage) with His Holy Eminence, the Gaon and Tzaddik Rabbi Eliezer Berland shlit"a, at the holy site of Meron.

For donations and participation in the immense expenses of the Hillula (celebration of passing), you can donate securely via the information line *9148, extension 0-2, or at the donation booth on-site. To donate securely, click here and transfer your donation in honor of the holy Rashbi.