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The Rebbe acknowledges the summer learning arrangements and increased enrollment, though notes it's still insufficient given the urgent need. He approves the students' Lag BaOmer trip to Meron and urges continued follow-up with those inspired there, emphasizing the ongoing responsibility in spreading Yiddishkeit. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/015/009/5484

The Rebbe rules it's preferable to hire a non-Jewish teacher for secular studies than a Jewish woman who is not observant, to avoid negative influence. He awaits good news from Lag BaOmer activities and encourages preparing properly for Shavuos. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/015/009/5483

Although ShmueliCast is officially on pause between Season 1 and Season 2, we're excited to release this special Lag Baomer edition — and who better to join us than Ahreleh Samet, back for his second appearance on the show.We sit down to talk about his beautiful new album, ׳פונעם בורא אליין׳, the messages behind the songs, and what makes this project so meaningful. A warm and uplifting conversation — perfectly timed for the spirit of the day."And as always feel free to share your feedback, we'd love to hear your thoughts and comments. You can always email us at shmuelicast@gmail.com״Show your support for ShmueliCast by giving a 'SUPER THANKS'.The episodes are available to listen to on our ShmueliCast hotline at 718-970-8884.-----------------------------------------------------Ahrele:

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Yishai and Malkah Fleisher drive to the North for Lag BaOmer. Yishai rants about why President Trump favors Qatar. Then: Shabbos Kestenbaum on antisemitism at Harvard. Plus, Monsour Ashkar on the plight of the Druze. Finally: Ben Bresky on the magic of Klezmer music.

Although widely accepted nowadays, the Zohar's acceptance came along with more controversy than you might expect.

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: The Ketubah Quest: A Family Mystery in Jerusalem Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-05-18-22-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: באביב, בשכונה שקטה בירושלים, אווירת לג בעומר מילאה את הרחובות בריח מדורות ומאכלים טעימים.En: In the spring, in a quiet neighborhood in Jerusalem, the atmosphere of Lag BaOmer filled the streets with the scent of bonfires and delicious foods.He: אבי, איש משפחה מסור, גילה לפתע שחלק חשוב מההיסטוריה המשפחתית שלו נגנב.En: Avi, a devoted family man, suddenly discovered that an important part of his family's history had been stolen.He: הייתה זו כתובה עתיקה בת מאות שנים שנחשבה כמביאה מזל טוב למשפחה.En: It was an ancient ketubah that was considered to bring good luck to the family.He: אבי סיפר לאחותו, נועה, ולבתו, תמר, על הכתובה שנעלמה.En: Avi told his sister, Noa, and his daughter, Tamar, about the missing ketubah.He: "זה דבר חשוב מאוד למשפחה שלנו," הוא הסביר בקול רועד מעט.En: "This is very important to our family," he explained with a slightly trembling voice.He: נועה, שאהבה הרפתקאות וסיפורי משפחה, אמרה מיד, "אנחנו חייבים למצוא אותה!En: Noa, who loved adventures and family stories, immediately said, "We have to find it!"He: "הם התחילו לחקור בזהירות, לשאול את השכנים בלי לעורר דאגה.En: They began to carefully investigate, asking the neighbors without causing alarm.He: השכונה הייתה כמו משפחה גדולה, עם בתים עשויים אבן וברחובות הצרים היו גינות פורחות.En: The neighborhood was like a big family, with houses made of stone and narrow streets with blooming gardens.He: כולם היו עסוקים בהכנות לחג.En: Everyone was busy preparing for the holiday.He: תמר הציעה לחשוב על מה שקרה באחרונה.En: Tamar suggested they think about what had happened recently.He: "אולי מישהו לקח בטעות את הכתובה?En: "Maybe someone took the ketubah by mistake?"He: " היא שאלה בפרץ של תבונה.En: she asked in a burst of insight.He: אבי מהרהר בדבריה, נזכר בשכנו דוד, שמארח בכל שנה מסיבת לג בעומר גדולה.En: Avi pondered her words, recalling his neighbor David, who hosts a large Lag BaOmer party every year.He: דוד היה ידוע בחברותיותו ובנטייה לשאול דברים קלים מהשכנים.En: David was known for his sociability and tendency to borrow things from the neighbors.He: ביחד עם נועה ותמר, אבי הלך לבית של דוד.En: Together with Noa and Tamar, Avi went to David's house.He: בירור קצר הוביל אותם למחסן מלא בקופסאות קישוטים.En: A brief inquiry led them to a storage room filled with boxes of decorations.He: שם, מתחת לקרטון ישן, מצאו את הכתובה!En: There, beneath an old box, they found the ketubah!He: אבי היה מלא הקלה ושמחה.En: Avi was filled with relief and joy.He: הכתובה הוחזרה למקומה בסלון בטקס קטן ורם חשיבות.En: The ketubah was returned to its place in the living room with a small but significant ceremony.He: באותו ערב, בזמן המסיבה, הרגיש אבי שהתקרית הזו חיזקה את הקשרים בין השכנים.En: That evening, during the party, Avi felt that this incident had strengthened the bonds between the neighbors.He: "לפעמים עיניים נוספות וידיים עוזרות מאוד," הוא חשב לעצמו בעיניים נוצצות.En: "Sometimes extra eyes and hands help a lot," he thought to himself with sparkling eyes.He: זו הייתה הזדמנות להבין עד כמה אפשר לסמוך על הקהילה סביבו.En: It was an opportunity to realize how much he could rely on the community around him.He: בסוף הערב, אבי, נועה ותמר עמדו מסביב למדורה, מחייכים ומאושרים.En: At the end of the evening, Avi, Noa, and Tamar stood around the bonfire, smiling and happy.He: הכתובה בידיהם, ואבי ידע שעכשיו הם לא רק משפחה, אלא גם חלק מקהילה תומכת וקרובה.En: The ketubah in their hands, and Avi knew that they were not only a family but also part of a supportive and close community. Vocabulary Words:scent: ריחbonfires: מדורותdevoted: מסורtrembling: רועדadventures: הרפתקאותinvestigate: לחקורnarrow: צריםblooming: פורחותinsight: תבונהpondered: מהרהרsociability: חברותיותtendency: נטייהstorage: מחסןinquiry: בירורrelief: הקלהceremony: טקסsparkling: נוצצותrealize: להביןrely: לסמוךopportunity: הזדמנותincident: תקריתstrengthened: חיזקהbonds: קשריםsupportive: תומכתcommunity: קהילהdiscovered: גילהancient: עתיקהconsisted: נחשבהreturned: הוחזרהhost: מארחBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

The Lag BaOmer Perspective: Fire From Within Lag BaOmer begins in darkness—the plague that claimed Rabbi Akiva's students and Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai's years in hiding—but ends in brilliance. We light bonfires not merely for celebration, but to honor the inner blaze that emerges when faith refuses to dim. Rabbi Akiva's humility sparked a fire that could break stone, and Rabbi Shimon's unwavering commitment transformed exile into revelation. This episode explores how true light is forged in silence and struggle, and how each of us can carry that flame into the world. In honor of Eretz Yisroel. May G-d protect our brave soldiers and return all the hostages in Gaza immediately. Dedicated in loving memory of Edward Ben Efraim, Shlomo Ben Edward, and Yirachmiel Daniel Ben Gedalia. For the Refuah Shlema of Pennina Bas Shoshanna Miriam and all who need healing. Listen now at ParshaPerspective.com

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As we approach Lag Baomer it's a good time to focus on the Korban Omer. Why was the Korban Omer brought and why was the Chodosh crop forbidden until the Korban Omer was brought? What can we learn from it about the importance of Hakaras Hatov?Have a good Shabbos

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Nachum Segal presents great Jewish music, Harry Rothenberg's parsha vlog, the Weekly Update with Malcolm Hoenlein and Rabbi Benjamin Yudin to discuss Lag BaOmer and the Torah portion of Emor.

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Parashat Emor - message du Rav avant Shabat (Lag Baomer) by Rav David Touitou

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Tonight is Lag BaOmer. There is a minhag to hold a festive meal in honor of the holy Tanna, Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai. The Maharil writes in a teshuvah that a seudah made in honor of a talmid chacham has the status of a seudat mitzvah, because it is like eating in the radiance of the Shechinah. Therefore, a meal in honor of Rabbi Shimon carries has status of a seudat mitzvah(for certain halachot). It is also a minhag to light bonfires on Lag BaOmer, and the Bnei Yissaschar explains the reason based on the teachings of the Zohar. On the day Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai passed away—Lag BaOmer—he would not allow the sun to set before he finished revealing the deep secrets of the Torah to his students. Hashem had already decreed that Rashbi would pass away on that very day, but the Torah he wished to transmit was too vast to finish in time. Miraculously, he was able to stop the sun until he had completed his teachings. The special light that radiated from the Torah he was teaching outshone even the light of the sun. It was in the merit of this spiritual light—drawn from the hidden light, the Or HaGanuz—that the day was miraculously lengthened. This is the deeper reason why we light bonfires on this holy day. The Siddur of the Yaavetz notes that Lag BaOmer is considered a holiday instituted by the Chachamim. In the Sefirat HaOmer, Lag BaOmer corresponds to Hod shebeHod, which represents the strictest form of judgment. Yet, it is known that if a Sanhedrin unanimously rules someone guilty, he is actually exonerated. So too, on this day, harsh judgments are sweetened, and Hashem showers His chesed upon us. The Chatam Sofer writes in his derashot on the Omer that Lag BaOmer has the power of Yom Kippur within it. Throughout the generations, many people have experienced yeshuot on this day in the merit of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai. Sincere tefillah is always powerful—but on a holy day like this, it is even more so. A man named Yosef shared a story. One night, after finishing his learning in the beit midrash as usual, a man approached him and urged him to come to his car. The man explained that every Monday night, a local bakery gives him all of the day's leftovers, which he distributes to others. He had noticed Yosef's dedication to learning and wanted to offer some baked goods to him. Though the offer seemed unusual, Yosef went along with it. The bakery indeed had many delicious leftovers, and Yosef happily brought them home to his family. He hoped to surprise his children, but to his surprise, they asked him, "Did you bring home any baguettes?" Yosef, amazed, asked how they knew. They told him they had prayed to Hashem for it. Eagerly interrupting one another, the children shared the full story. Yosef's daughter, who was learning photography, had a project in which she wanted to photograph a baby holding a baguette. Normally, Yosef would never buy a baguette just for a photo. So instead, his daughter gathered all her siblings and asked them to pray to Hashem to send them a baguette—without having to buy it. It was a genuine tefillah, full of emunah that Hashem listens to every prayer. A few hours later, their father walked through the door with exactly what they had asked for—and even more. This story is a reminder that tefillah is powerful, even the simplest prayers for the simplest things. Let us tap into the koach of tefillah on this great day of Lag BaOmer. With the help of Hashem, may we all see blessings and yeshuot.

Given 5/8/2023 (2 years ago) by Rabbi Mendel Kessin Weekly Hashkafa Shiur #130 torahthinking.org

Unraveling the Mystery of Lag BaOmer, by Rav Yitzchak Etshalom Why is there a celebratory air to the 33rd day of the Omer-count? By far the most mysterious of our festive days is ל"ג בעמר, where the cessation from weddings (etc.) turns the day into a joyous outburst of celebration, replete with bonfires, outings and more. What is the story behind this unexplained day? With the help of an ancient manuscript, a Geniza find, a typesetter's mistake, a letter written by a 4th century Christian Bishop, a rabbi mourning for his son and another rabbi speaking up 14 centuries after his death...we may have the mystery unraveled. This shiur is based on the research of R. Avraham Kosman of Yerushalayim. Source sheet >>

Shiur given by Rabbi Heshy Friedman on Parsha and Lab BaOmer. Shiur given in Kahal Ahavas Yitzchok, Monsey NY.

Shiur given by Rabbi Bezalel Rudinsky on Parshas Emor and Lag BaOmer. Shiur recorded in Yeshivas Ohr Reuven, Monsey, NY.

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In the classic song of Bar Yochai there is a line which translates to "when Hashem thought to make Man, he envisioned you (Rebbi Shimon)"—what was it about Rebbi Shimon Bar Yochai which made him worthy of such a compliment?

This week I have three stories for you the first is about obstacles that got in the way of bochurim getting to Meron on Lag BaOmer, the second about the power of forgiveness and the third about the Mittler Rebbe on Lag BaOmer. If you're enjoying these Chassidic stories, please take a quick moment to buy me a coffee. https://ko-fi.com/barakhullman Thank you! I deeply appreciate your support! Also available at https://soundcloud.com/barak-hullman/where-miracles-begin-but-dont-end. To become a part of this project or sponsor an episode please go to https://hasidicstory.com/be-a-supporter. Hear all of the stories at https://hasidicstory.com. Go here to hear my other podcast https://jewishpeopleideas.com or https://soundcloud.com/jewishpeopleideas. Find my books, Figure It Out When You Get There: A Memoir of Stories About Living Life First and Watching How Everything Falls Into Place and A Shtikel Sholom: A Student, His Mentor and Their Unconventional Conversations on Amazon by going to https://bit.ly/barakhullman. My classes in Breslov Chassidus, Likutey Moharan, can be found here https://www.youtube.com/@barakhullman/videos I also have a YouTube channel of ceramics which can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/@thejerusalempotter

This is a fun one. I laugh so hard in the middle I need a moment to compose myself. We go through some outrageous stories of the Rashbi that shed light on what we as a people should focus on to tear up any bad decree's in heaven. Along the way, my son shares an interesting thought and I drop a Major push to buy some Artscroll sets at 25 percent off!Here is my personal Link to buy those sets: http://artscroll.com/linker/rebari/link/Books/

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Stay tuned for new singles dropping for Lag BaOmer!       Chaim's Journey: Battling and Recovering from an Eating Disorder In this episode, Chaim, an attorney specializing in immigration and family law, shares his personal struggle with an eating disorder, starting from his preteen years through recovery. He discusses how his eating disorder affected his life, including the intensive treatment and the personal and communal challenges he faced as a religious Jewish male. Chaim elaborates on his journey to recovery, the spiritual and physical obstacles he encountered, and the support system that aided him. He also touches on the societal pressures and misconceptions surrounding eating disorders in men, and shares his ongoing efforts to maintain a balanced and healthy life. Additionally, Chaim reveals his unique stance on marriage and family life, providing an in-depth look at his personal choices and beliefs. His narrative aims to raise awareness and provide hope to others grappling with similar issues.   00:00 Introduction and Background 00:57 Early Struggles with Eating Disorders 02:09 High School Challenges and Realizations 05:20 Seeking Help and Diagnosis 07:00 Inpatient and Outpatient Treatment 11:54 Life After Treatment 16:01 Reflections on Recovery and Spirituality 24:00 Personal Decisions and Future Outlook 32:18 Final Thoughts and Advice     www.jewishcoffeehouse.com franciskakay@gmail.com

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Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Mystery and Spice: The Secret Behind Mahane Yehuda's Stall Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-05-12-22-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: יום אחד, בשוק מחנה יהודה בירושלים, רוח אביב נעימה חילקה את שולחנות הדוכנים.En: One day, in the Mahane Yehuda market in Jerusalem, a pleasant spring breeze swept through the stalls.He: הריח של התבלינים הטריים שטף את השוק המלא חיים, כששירים יהודיים עליזים מנגנים לקראת לג בעומר.En: The scent of fresh spices filled the bustling market, as cheerful Jewish songs played in anticipation of Lag BaOmer.He: רונן, בעל חנות חרוץ ומאמין, הסתובב בין הדוכנים, מחפש דבר-מה מיוחד לעסק שלו.En: Ronen, a diligent and devout shop owner, roamed between the stalls, looking for something special for his business.He: דוכן התבלינים הנדיר של מר גרינברג, סוחר התבלינים המפורסם, היה יעדו.En: The rare spice stall of Mr. Greenberg, the famous spice merchant, was his destination.He: אך כשניגש לדוכן, רונן גילה משהו מוזר.En: However, when he approached the stall, Ronen discovered something strange.He: הדוכן היה ריק ומר גרינברג, שמוכר בתבלין המיוחד שלו, נעלם.En: The stall was empty and Mr. Greenberg, known for his special spice, was missing.He: יעל, בת דודה הצעירה של רונן, הייתה בדיוק בדרכה לשוק, בדרכה מאוניברסיטה.En: Yael, Ronen's young cousin, was on her way to the market from university.He: היא חכמה ואהבה לחקור תעלומות, ולכן רונן מיד התקשר אליה.En: She is smart and loves solving mysteries, so Ronen immediately called her.He: "יעל, את חייבת לבוא.En: "Yael, you have to come.He: משהו מוזר קורה כאן.En: Something strange is happening here."He: "כשהגיעה יעל, הצטרפה גם שירה, מדריכה מקומית עם קשרים נסתרים בשוק.En: When Yael arrived, Shira, a local guide with hidden connections in the market, joined them.He: שירה הייתה תמיד מסתורית קצת ונראה שתמיד יודעת יותר ממה שהיא אומרת.En: Shira was always a bit mysterious and seemed to always know more than she let on.He: רונן ידע שהוא חייב להיעזר בקשריה כדי למצוא תשובות.En: Ronen knew he had to use her connections to find answers.He: השלושה החלו לחקור.En: The three started their investigation.He: ההכנות ללג בעומר סבכו את העניינים, והמוני האנשים הגיעו לחגוג עם מדורות ושירים.En: The preparations for Lag BaOmer complicated things, and crowds of people arrived to celebrate with bonfires and songs.He: שירה חשפה להם רמזים קטנים.En: Shira revealed small clues.He: "תחפשו בדוכן הירקות הסמוך," היא לחשה.En: "Look near the vegetable stall," she whispered.He: "יש שם משהו שיכול לעניין אתכם.En: "There's something there that might interest you."He: "רונן ויעל צעדו בעקבות ההצעות הערטילאיות של שירה.En: Ronen and Yael followed Shira's cryptic suggestions.He: בדוכן הירקות הם גילו דלת קטנה ומוסתרת.En: By the vegetable stall, they discovered a small, hidden door.He: מהקול שהפיק הדלת נשמע שהם עלו על משהו חשוב.En: The sound it made suggested they had stumbled upon something important.He: הם פתחו אותה בזהירות.En: They opened it carefully.He: בתוך החדר נמצא מר גרינברג.En: Inside the room was Mr. Greenberg.He: הוא היה שם כל הזמן, עסוק בניסוי בתבלינים חדשים.En: He had been there the whole time, busy experimenting with new spices.He: "אני מצטער על ההיעדרות," אמר בחיוך מבויש.En: "I apologize for my absence," he said with an embarrassed smile.He: "רציתי לשמור על התערובת הסודית לפני החג.En: "I wanted to protect the secret blend before the holiday.He: זה יכול לשנות את הכול בשבילי ובשביל העסק שלכם, רונן.En: It could change everything for me and your business, Ronen."He: "האוויר התמלא בשמחה.En: The air was filled with joy.He: רונן למד להסתמך על עזרתם של אחרים ולעבוד יחד כצוות.En: Ronen learned to rely on the help of others and work together as a team.He: מר גרינברג הציע לשלב כוחות עם רונן, וכך החל שיתוף פעולה חדש ומרגש.En: Mr. Greenberg offered to join forces with Ronen, beginning an exciting new collaboration.He: לאור מדורות החג, שלושת החברים התגאו בשותפות ובחברות שהתפתחו.En: In the light of the holiday bonfires, the three friends took pride in the partnership and friendship that had developed.He: השוק חזר לשגרה המטורפת שלו, אך עכשיו הכול היה בעיניהם מלא יותר בתקווה ובתבלינים מופלאים.En: The market returned to its crazy routine, but now everything seemed to them fuller of hope and wonderful spices. Vocabulary Words:pleasant: נעימהbreeze: רוחscent: ריחbustling: מלא חייםdiligent: חרוץdevout: מאמיןroamed: הסתובבdestination: יעדapproached: ניגשdiscovered: גילהcousin: בת דודהsolving: לחקורmysteries: תעלומותconnections: קשריםrevealed: חשפהclues: רמזיםcryptic: הערטילאיותstumbled: עלו עלexperimenting: ניסויembarrassed: מבוישabsence: היעדרותblend: תערובתprotect: לשמורrely: להסתמךcollaboration: שיתוף פעולהpartnership: שותפותbonfires: מדורותpride: התעלומהroutine: שגרהhope: תקווהBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai is a singular phenomenon throughout the generations.There is no other gravesite or yahrzeit of an individual that draws the masses as Rashbi, Meron, and Lag BaOmer do. Compare this to Rashbi's teachers and colleagues: few visit the grave of the great sage of the generation during the time of the Beis Hamikash's destruction, Rabban Yochanan ben Zakkai. Not everyone visits the grave of the great Tanna Rabbi Akiva, Rabbi Shimon's own teacher. Yet the holy site in Meron is the second most visited religious destination in Israel—after the Kosel.What is the uniqueness of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai?

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Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Love Blooms Under Galilean Stars: A Proposal Tale Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-05-08-22-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: הגליל היה יפה כמו חלום בעונת האביב.En: The Galilee was as beautiful as a dream in the spring season.He: הפרחים פרחו בכל מקום וריחות רעננים מלאו את האוויר.En: Flowers bloomed everywhere, and fresh scents filled the air.He: משפחתו של יונתן התאספה לכבוד חגיגת יובל לנישואי סבא וסבתא.En: Jonathan's family gathered for the celebration of jubilee for the grandparents' wedding anniversary.He: זו הייתה חגיגה מיוחדת לכל המשפחה.En: It was a special celebration for the entire family.He: יונתן הסתכל על תמר, חברתו האהובה, שעמדה בין עצי הזית.En: Jonathan looked at Tamar, his beloved girlfriend, standing among the olive trees.He: הוא אהב אותה מאוד ורצה להציע לה נישואין.En: He loved her very much and wanted to propose marriage to her.He: אך עכשיו, כשהתכוננו לחגיגה, היה לו קשה למצוא את הרגע הנכון.En: But now, as they prepared for the celebration, he found it difficult to find the right moment.He: תמר הייתה עסוקה בארגון החגיגות, וכל המשפחה הייתה נמהרת להכין את המסיבה.En: Tamar was busy organizing the celebrations, and the whole family was hurriedly preparing for the party.He: נעם, אחיו הקטן של יונתן, היה אדם מעשי וחד הבחנה.En: Noam, Jonathan's younger brother, was practical and perceptive.He: יונתן סיפר לו על התוכנית להציע לתמר הצעה מיוחדת, ונעם התאמן לבקש ממנו עזרה.En: Jonathan told him about his plan to make a special proposal to Tamar, and Noam practiced asking him for help.He: הוא ביקש מנעם לעזור לו ליצור רגע לבד, תחת מסווה של הקמת מדורה לחג לג בעומר.En: He asked Noam to help him create a moment alone, under the guise of setting up a bonfire for Lag BaOmer.He: הרעיון מצא חן בעיני נעם, והוא הסכים בשמחה.En: The idea appealed to Noam, and he agreed gladly.He: כשהערב הגיע, התחילו ההכנות למדורה.En: When the evening came, preparations for the bonfire began.He: נעם פנה למשפחה והודיע לכולם שהם צריכים עזרה נוספים במדורה.En: Noam turned to the family and announced they needed additional help with the bonfire.He: כך הצליח יונתן לקחת את תמר רגע הצידה.En: This allowed Jonathan to take Tamar aside for a moment.He: הם עמדו יחד מול האש שעלתה אל השמיים.En: They stood together in front of the fire that reached up to the sky.He: "יש לי משהו חשוב לספר לך," אמר יונתן בעיניים נוצצות.En: "I have something important to tell you," said Jonathan with sparkling eyes.He: "אני אוהב אותך ורוצה שנבלה את חיינו יחד.En: "I love you and want us to spend our lives together."He: "תמר חייכה התרגשות.En: Tamar smiled with excitement.He: "כן," היא אמרה בלי לחשוב פעמיים, "אני רוצה להינשא לך.En: "Yes," she said without thinking twice, "I want to marry you."He: "המשפחה, שהביטה בהם מרחוק, הריעה ושמחה עם החדשות הטובות.En: The family, watching them from afar, cheered and rejoiced at the good news.He: יונתן הרגיש בטוח ומתמלא באהבה.En: Jonathan felt confident and filled with love.He: הוא הבין כמה המשפחה חיונית ותומכת, וכמה היה זה נכון לשתף אותם ברגע זה.En: He realized how vital and supportive the family was and how right it was to share this moment with them.He: תמר חיבקה אותו והרגישה ששילוב בין מסורות להתחלה חדשה הוא הדבר הנכון ביותר.En: Tamar hugged him, feeling that the blend of traditions and a new beginning was the most fitting thing.He: כך, כל המשפחה חגגה גם את היובל לנישואי הסבא והסבתא וגם את התחלת החיים החדשים של יונתן ותמר.En: Thus, the entire family celebrated both the jubilee of the grandparents' wedding and the beginning of Jonathan and Tamar's new life together.He: הגליל המשיך לפרוח כמו ההתחלות החדשות שחגגו בו.En: The Galilee continued to bloom like the new beginnings celebrated in it. Vocabulary Words:galilee: הגלילdream: חלוםjubilee: יובלgathered: התאספהanniversary: נישואיbeloved: האהובהproposal: הצעהperceptive: חד הבחנהpractical: מעשיbonfire: מדורהguise: מסווהannounced: הודיעsparkling: נוצצותcheered: הריעהconfident: בטוחblend: שילובtraditions: מסורותfitting: הנכוןcelebrated: חגגוorchard: מטעexcited: התרגשותsupportive: תומכתvital: חיוניתhastily: נמהרתpreparations: הכנותrejoiced: שמחscent: ריחbloom: לפרוחmoment: רגעnew beginnings: התחלות חדשותBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Discover why a day whose origins are shrouded in mystery has become one of the most joyous days on the Jewish calendar. In Lag Baomer: The Fire and the Soul, Rav Daniel Glatstein reveals the inner meaning of this hallowed day and why it has gained almost supernatural momentum in our times. Enter the world of Rebbi Shimon bar Yochai and the Zohar HaKadosh, and experience an exalted realm of Torah that will bring Klal Yisrael closer to the final redemption.

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Dancing Through Chaos: A Vibrant Picnic Prep at Shuk HaCarmel Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-05-06-22-34-01-he Story Transcript:He: שוק הכרמל בתל אביב היה חי ופעיל.En: The Shuk HaCarmel in Tel Aviv was lively and bustling.He: הריחות של תבלינים טריים, פירות וירקות מילאו את האוויר, והמולת האורחים והסוחרים עשתה את המקום מלא חיים.En: The scents of fresh spices, fruits, and vegetables filled the air, and the commotion of the guests and vendors made the place full of life.He: איתן, איש בשנות השלושים לחייו, עם חיוך תמידי על פניו, ביקש לחגוג את לג בעומר עם חברים ולהתכונן לפיקניק על חוף הים.En: Eitan, a man in his thirties with a constant smile on his face, wanted to celebrate Lag BaOmer with friends and prepare for a picnic on the beach.He: לצידו צעדו מרים, אישה מוכוונת פרטים ודייקנית, שעיניה סקרו כל דוכן, ויעל, חברתם המסבירה לרוב פנים, שתמיד ידעה כיצד להפיג מתחים.En: Walking alongside him were Miriam, a detail-oriented and precise woman whose eyes scanned every stall, and Yael, their friend who was usually warm and inviting, always knowing how to relieve tensions.He: “איתן, חשוב לעמוד בתקציב,” הזכירה מרים בקול תקיף.En: “Eitan, it's important to stick to the budget,” Miriam reminded him in a firm voice.He: “אין צורך לאבד את הראש.”En: “There's no need to lose your head.”He: “אבל זו חגיגה!” ענה איתן בשמחה.En: “But it's a celebration!” replied Eitan cheerfully.He: “התפוזים האלה נראים מקסימים! והלחמניות? תחשבי על הפיקניק!”En: “These oranges look gorgeous! And the rolls? Think about the picnic!”He: השוק היה עמוס, אנשים נדחקו מסביב לתוך המעברים הצרים.En: The market was crowded, with people squeezing around the narrow passages.He: הכאוטיות רק הוסיפה לקושי למצוא את מה שהם צריכים.En: The chaos only added to the difficulty of finding what they needed.He: יעל נעמדה ביניהם, פרשנית: “הי, חברים, אני בטוחה שנוכל למצוא דרך.”En: Yael stood between them, a mediator: “Hey, friends, I'm sure we can find a way.”He: המתחים גברו.En: Tensions rose.He: מרים רצתה להעביר תקציב ברור, בעוד איתן נדחף על ידי השמחה והחגיגה.En: Miriam wanted to stick to a clear budget, while Eitan was driven by joy and festivity.He: המצב התלהט כשעצרו בדוכן של תותים.En: The situation heated up when they stopped at a strawberry stall.He: “אנחנו באמת צריכים את זה?” שאלה מרים.En: “Do we really need this?” asked Miriam.He: “כן! זה יום מיוחד!” ענה איתן, עיניו נוצצות.En: “Yes! It's a special day!” answered Eitan, his eyes sparkling.He: פתאום, נשמעה מוזיקה שמחה מצידה השני של השוק.En: Suddenly, cheerful music was heard from the other side of the market.He: נגני רחוב ניגנו נעימה עליזה.En: Street musicians played a lively tune.He: איתן הפסיק והביט סביב.En: Eitan stopped and looked around.He: “בואו נרקוד!” הציע בחיוך רחב, מתחיל לזוז.En: “Let's dance!” he suggested with a broad smile, starting to move.He: בהתחלה, מרים בהתה בו, מוטרדת מעט מהמצב, אבל יעל הצטרפה לאיתן והתחילה לרקום צעדים קלילים.En: At first, Miriam stared at him, slightly bothered by the situation, but Yael joined Eitan and began weaving light steps.He: הזמן עצר לרגע, והקצב תפס גם את לבה של מרים.En: Time stood still for a moment, and the rhythm captured Miriam's heart too.He: שלושתם החלו לרקוד, השוק הצבעוני התערבב בצחוקם.En: The three of them started dancing, the colorful market blending with their laughter.He: כעבור דקות, כשהם התעייפו, נעמדו יחד, מחייכים.En: After a few minutes, when they were tired, they stood together, smiling.He: “אולי לא נקנה הכול, אבל לנו יש אחד את השני,” אמרה יעל בשקט.En: “We may not buy everything, but we have each other,” Yael said quietly.He: איתן הבין את חשיבות התכנון, ומרים למדה להעריך את הרגעים המפתיעים.En: Eitan understood the importance of planning, and Miriam learned to appreciate the unexpected moments.He: וכך, עם חיבוק, הם קנו יחד מה שהיו צריכים ויצאו לדרך לחוף, מוכנים לפיקניק בלתי נשכח.En: And so, with a hug, they bought what they needed and set off to the beach, ready for an unforgettable picnic. Vocabulary Words:lively: חיbustling: פעילscents: ריחותspices: תבליניםcommotion: המולהvendors: סוחריםcelebrate: לחגוגpicnic: פיקניקdetail-oriented: מוכוונת פרטיםprecise: דייקניתscanned: סקרוrelieve: להפיגtensions: מתחיםbudget: תקציבsqueezing: נדחקוnarrow: צריםchaos: כאוטיותmediator: פרשניתsparkling: נוצצותmusicians: נגניםtune: נעימהbroad: רחבweaving: לרקוםcaptured: תפסblending: התערבבappreciate: להעריךunexpected: מפתיעיםhug: חיבוקunforgettable: בלתי נשכחBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.