The smell of Haiti permeated the air, the sun struggled to penetrate the hazed sky above, the asthmatic coughs of children filled my ears, and the grainy taste of soot and ash clung stubbornly to my tongue. Yes, if you've ever lived in Tel Aviv you probably guessed we just survived another Lag B'Omer. Otherwise referred to by the girls as the "fire holiday", Lag B'Omer is a day long reprieve from the restrictions adhered to during the Omar, which beginning with Passover, marks the 49 days exile in Egypt and ends with Shavout. Many celebrate with picnics, family outings, and most notably with bonfires on the beach. Unfortunately, due to Anna's severe asthma, we could not partake in the festivities this year. In fact, she had to carry her inhaler around with her for two days after...(we did however watch Elmo's "Firehouse" DVD, ate burnt pizza, and took turns singing Johnny Cash's Ring of Fire on the karaoke machine - we may not celebrate Israeli holidays quite as intended, but again you have to give us credit for creativity)
...here are pictures pre-bonfire time
---Amelia's preschool had a family visit to the firehouse before their busiest day of the year!
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