Thousands visited the Rebbe’s Ohel on Lag BaOmer, many traveling on comfortable coach buses which shuttled the eager crowds back and forth from Crown Heights throughout the day – from early morning until close to midnight – free of charge.
Men, women, and children made trips throughout the day in luxurious air-conditioned coach buses, and each person received a water bottle.
As one of the most joyous days on the Jewish calendar, Lag B’omer—the yom hahilula of the Tanna Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai—is a יום סגולה ועת רצון, an auspicious day to elicit brochos and yeshuos from Hashem in the zechus of Rashbi.
The legendary pilgrimage to Rashbi’s resting place in Meron is also seen by many as an opportunity to daven for everything they need, materially and spiritually. Across the globe as well, Yidden take the opportunity on the auspicious day of Lag B’omer to visit kivrei tzaddikim and invoke the zechus of their holy souls on high to beseech on their behalf.
The Rebbe has taught that there is a unique value in visiting the Ohel on the day of Lag B’omer, as illustrated in the following passages selected from his teachings.
Pursuant to the Rebbe’s teachings, thousands took advantage of this special day to visit the Rebbe’s Ohel: 226-20 Francis Lewis Blvd. Cambria Heights, NY 11411. Those unable to visit in person, sent a pan to be placed at the Ohel. Call 718-723-4545 or visit TheRebbesOhel.com
May all our tefilos be answered, and may we merit the geulah shleimah speedily in our days.
This project has been sponsored by Bais Shmuel-Chabad and members of the community. Organized by Menachem Benchemon. Media Sponsor: COLlive.com
Sponsored in-part by Yerachmiel and Rivka Leah Jacobson in honor of their daughter Mushky’s wedding to Nochum Mayer Rabin on Lag B’omer.
