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Work is well underway in Meron for Lag B’Omer, which is the largest single gathering of Jews anywhere in the world. The large tent which accommodates thousands at a time is being placed into position and the huge air conditioning systems will be connected along with the enormous task of preparing the area infrastructure and all that surrounds the day and providing food and drink for the expected hundreds of thousands of visitors.

(YWN Israel Desk – Jerusalem/Photo Credit: News 24)