חוק להסדרת אירוע הילולת רבי שמעון בר יוחאי בהר מירון (הוראת שעה), התשפ"ה-2025

Government bill · Published 2 Apr 2025

1Tabled
2Reading 117 Feb 2025
3Committee
4Readings 2-331 Mar 2025
5Published2 Apr 2025

How it affects you

During the pilgrimage, on May 15 and 16, 2025, entry to Meron will mainly require a permit, with listed exceptions. Only one central lighting event, with two lighting installations, may take place, and the arrangements expire on June 1, 2025.

Who gains

Meron residents May enter Meron without an entry permit, except for the tomb compound Section 2(א)
Jerusalem and Tradition Minister May issue entry and residence permits for the compounds Section 3(א)

Who pays

Pilgrimage visitors Must arrive by public transport with a designated travel ticket Section 8(א)
Event organizers Must obtain a permit and meet its conditions Section 6(א)
Unauthorized entrants Face the fine set by the Penal Law Section 13(1)

Under the table

Few hands
Only 9 of the 120 members took part in the final vote.
Temporary provision
The law, or part of it, is temporary and needs an extension to stay in force.
Passed in a pile
16 other laws passed the Knesset on the same day.