Celebration of Jewish Holiday Lag B'Omer Taking Place in May

Chabad Lubavich of Northwest Connecticut is sponsoring its 20th annual community-wide celebration, featuring a family picnic and BBQ on Wednesday, May 25, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at White Memorial Conservation Center in the Mott-Van Winkle Barn, 80 Whitehall Rd., Litchfield.

The event, open to the public, will mark the observance of the Jewish holiday of Lag B'Omer, traditionally commemorated by large outdoor celebrations and bonfires, which harbor spiritual significance.

International Israel singing sebastion Snady Shmuely will be leading a Kumzits. An 'all you can eat' American kosher BBQ with all the trimmings, along with two hours of unlimited Moonwalk arts and crafts will take place.

"We are excitedly looking forward to this year's Lag B'Omer celebration," said Rabbi Joseph Eisenbach, of Chabad Lubavitch of Northwest Connecticut. "It promises to be a good time for all."

Chabad-Lubavitch, the largest Jewish outreach organization in the world, is hosting thousands of similar Lag B'Omer celebrations in cities across the globe. The celebrations all share a common theme: Jewish Unity.

Historically, the holiday of Lag B'Omer was celebrated by going out to the fields for introspection and celebration. The concept of a Lag B'Omer parade celebrating Jewish Unity was initiated in 1956 by the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, whose upcoming 20th Yahrtzeit (anniversary of passing) will be commemorated by individuals and communities the world over.

Event Recap:

• What: Lag B'Omer Family BBQ
• Where: White Memorial Conservation Center, Mott-Van Winkle Barn, 80 Whitehall Road, Litchfield CT
• When: Wednesday, May 25, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
• Cost: RSVP in advance Adults: $10; Children (12 and under): $5; Family: $25 in advance
• At The Door: Adults: $15; Children (12 and under): $10; Family: $30 in advance
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