Close to 100 young students from the US, UK, Israel and locals enjoyed the evening of Lag Baomer with a barbecue based meal, music and great company!

The festivity took place on a rooftop in Rome of Avi and Maicol Fadlun who offered the location for the event. The guests were greeted by Maurizio Di Veroli‘s music, a cocktail bar manned by Karin Atzmon, a salad bar and a barbecue.

The highlight of the event the live music performed by Offer Appelboim and Dor Itzchaki around the traditional bonfire, the music was interluded with the story of Lag Baomer recounted by Rabbi Lazar.

A raffle was held with prizes offered by Kosher businesses: Little Tripoli, Daruma Sushi and Cremeria Romana.

The participants continued to enjoy the beautiful atmosphere schmoozing till the wee hours of the night. Gallery of pictures by Daphna Horowitz and Natan Hamawi.

Special thanks to all the volunteers mentioned above and to: Beverly Katz, Gal Lavian, Natan Hamawi, Mika Bibas, Mirit Aloni, Natasha Stein, Naor Bitton, Ronny Ram, Shani Barnea, Yael Gottlieb, Tamar Shildkrot and Allan Barnard.