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Preparations in Meron continue in earnest ahead of Lag B’Omer.

The large Hachnasa Orchim tent, which will accommodate 2,000 persons at one time, is being constructed with its massive air conditioning units to provide a beak from the heat for mispallalim visiting the tziyun of the Rashbi.

Mosdos Ohr Rashbi is responsible for the hachnasas orchim as well as the Shteiblach, which serve so many tens of thousands.

(YWN Israel Desk – Jerusalem/Photo Credit: מוסדות אור הרשב”י)