Borough Park's Jewish community marks start of Lag B'Omer

Community members marked the start of the Jewish holiday Lag B'Omer with festivities in Borough Park.

News 12 Staff

May 23, 2019, 12:41 AM

Updated 1,969 days ago

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Community members marked the start of the Jewish holiday Lag B'Omer with festivities in Borough Park.
The celebration marks the 33rd day of the Omer, a period of time that falls between Passover and Shavuot.
Residents on 16th Avenue honored the holiday with bonfires and parades.
Those who celebrate say they will take the 24-hour period to spend time with family and friends.