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Preparations are complete and the visitors are already making their way to Meron for Lag B’Omer 5778.

The folks at Mosdos Ohr Rashbi report the giant Hachnasa Orchim tent is ready. Emergency agencies are moving into position and the events are beginning to unfold. Officials report the large air conditioned tent can accommodate 2,500 people at one time. Another large tent has been set up with continuous laining since it is Thursday.

There are some fears amid weather reports of extremely high wind gusts, and many officials and agencies have called on private persons nationwide to cancel planned bonfires to avoid tragedy chas v’sholom.

(YWN Israel Desk – Jerusalem/Photo Credit: Mosdos Ohr Rashbi)