Bonfires are a well-known and enjoyed Lag B’Omer tradition. The fire symbolizes the great light of Torah that Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai brought into the world with his revolutionary teachings. On the day of his passing, Lag B’Omer, he revealed particularly lofty concepts to his students, causing his home to be filled with blinding light and fire.
Every year, Jews gather to commemorate the day of his passing in the celebratory manner that he requested – with music, dancing and bonfires!
For over 10 years, Crown Heights has hosted its own bonfire, a free event open to all members of the community. The designation of lighting the bonfire is auctioned off in public bidding, and dancing commences accompanied by live music by Yossi Cohen and Kapelye and entertainment. Light refreshments are provided and the dancing continues well into the night.
The bonfire is held in memory of Saadia Shmuel a”h Liberow. It is coordinated by Rabbi Moishy Sufrin and Rabbi Shimon Liberow among others, with the approval of the NYPD and NYC Parks Department.
The bonfire is scheduled for Thursday, May 15th, Lag B’omer, 8:30 pm at 600 Kingston Ave. (between Rutland and Winthrop) in front of the George Wingate High School. Hadlaka at 9:00 pm. Seating is provided for both men and women in designated areas. All members of the community are invited to participate in the celebration.
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Where is the $ that’s being collected going to?
I love the bonfire but tbh, we stopped going because they spend an hour selling the torches, by the time the music starts it’s so late and ppl are fed up of waiting. Ppl come for the music and bonfire, not to hear fundraising appeals for an hour. It’s beautiful that this event is privately funded but they need a better system collecting for it. Sell the opportunities beforehand or limit the fundraising to maximum 15 minutes
Thank you Rabbi Liberow. This should be a huge Aliya for your dear son, a”h.
To Count Elkaim, may your dear daughter shetichye get married this year speedily just like you were the first to buy a torch.
Brochos to all of Klal Yisroel & Moshiach NOW!
Thank you Avi Viener for all your efforts to make this bonfire happen!!!
it was an amazing event!!!! shame on you for not going! the fire was lit at 9.20 instead of 9 !big deal, stop complaining! you dont realize how much money and effort is put in to this!!!
Thank you Rabbi Liberow. This should be a huge Aliya for your dear son, a”h.
To Count Elkaim, may your dear daughter shetichye get married this year speedily just like you were the first to buy a stick.
Brochos to all of Klal Yisroel & Moshiach NOW!
The Bon Fire and dancing lasted later than 12 midnight. Perhaps there were more security concerns this year.