Unity Lag B’Omer in Pittsburgh

The Pittsburgh community gathered for two exciting events on Lag B’Omer.

1,000 children from 3 Jewish Day Schools gathered for a rally hosted by Community Day School, which included reciting the 12 Pesukim, songs and entertainment.

Mrs. Avi Munro, head of Community Day School, gave welcoming remarks, and Rabbi Sam Weinberg energized the entire crowd with his dynamic MC-ing of the event.

After an address by Rabbi Choni Friedman and others, Tehilim was led by Rabbi Yisroel Rosenfeld. A story was told by Rabbi Meir Goldwasser, and Rabbi Yossi Rosenblum led the children in song.

Finally, the crowd enjoyed an exciting show from the Chicago Boyz Acrobatic Team.

Later on in the day, the community gathered for a unity event. Hundreds of families joined for a barbecue, multiple upshernish celebrations, and another performance from the Chicago Boyz.