30th Lag B’omer celebration in Cedarhurst’s Parise Park

Last Thursday evening, Cedarhurst’s Andrew J. Parise Park was filled with joyful noise as the site celebrated its 30th annual Lag B’Omer event.

“Lag B’Omer is truly a day when everyone celebrates to the extent that Jewish law dictates,” said Rabbi Zalman Wolowik of Chabad of the Five Towns, which organized the festivities.

“Even if someone is mourning a loved one on this day, we celebrate because we’re all breaking our mourning.”

The celebration featured bows and arrows, a tug of war, kites and Frisbees, bubbles and barbecue, along its anticipated highlight: a giant bonfire that people danced around.

“It’s just so beautiful and meaningful to have all walks of the community joining,” said Rebbetzen Chanie Wolowik.

“We do it so the community comes out and feels proud to celebrate the holiday together.”