This annual celebration of Lag B'Omer has become a meaningful, fun, enlightening event. With the river flowing into the ocean around us, the bonfire in the middle, great food and song, this circle will be truly magical and mystical.
Rabbi Trugman, visiting with his wife, from Israel, will be sharing stories and teachings from the Mystics, Kabbalah and deeper secrets of the soul.
What is Lag B'Omer?
Lag B'Omer marks the Yartzeit (anniversary of passing, also known as "Hilula") of the great sage and mystic, author of the foundational teachings of Kabbalah (Jewish mysticism) known as the Zohar - Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai. We celebrate his life, legacy and novel teachings with bonfires, music and learning some of the secrets he taught. More about Lag B'Omer here.
This year we have a special visiting Scholar in Residence - Rabbi Avraham Arieh Trugman.
Rabbi Trugman is a world-renowned author of over 18 books on Jewish Spirituality!
The Trugmans have 45 years of experience in Jewish education. They were founding members of Moshav Meor Modiim in 1976 (Reb Shlomo Carlebach's community). Rabbi Trugman served as the Director of the Center of Jewish Education, reaching over 5,000 participants from 25+ countries.
They've reached millions through their programs and media. Some of his book titles include:
- The Spiritual Nature of Water
- Life, Soul & Consciousness
- Becoming a Master of Time
- Secrets of the Star of David
- The Mystical Nature of Light
- The Mystical Meaning of Dreams
- The Mystical Power of Music
- One Was Avraham
Directions
Take the turn just north of Kilauea town toward Secret Beach, but go all the way until the end of the road to Kalihiwai Beach. We usually set up on the wide stretch of beach near the river.
Shabbat with Rabbi & Mrs. Trugman
Join us for a special Shabbat in Princeville, the weekend of May 16–17.
Friday Night: Communal meal at the Shoham home (near Princeville Park). Please RSVP if you'd like to join.
Shabbat Morning: Minyan, learning, davening, Torah reading at Princeville Community Center, followed by a Kiddush Lunch sponsored by the Feitelberg Family.
Schedule:
- 9:00–10:00 AM – Chassidic Discourse on Lag B'Omer
- 10:00–10:45 AM – Shachrit & Torah Reading
- 12:00 PM – Kiddush & inspiration with Rabbi Trugman
This Lag B'Omer Bonfire is made possible by Dr. Steven & Suzie Shoham, in memory of Rabbi Gedalia Leib & Devorah Shoham, of blessed memory. We’re grateful for their 7 years of sponsorship.
