On May 5, 2026, the Sumgait Jewish Religious Community held an event marking Lag BaOmer.
Members of the community gathered to reflect on the spiritual and historical significance of Lag BaOmer, preserve the religious and cultural traditions of the Jewish people, and pass them on to future generations. The evening was held in an atmosphere of friendship, unity, and mutual understanding.
Speaking at the event, Rabbi and spiritual leader of the Sumgait Jewish Religious Community, Leichter Menachem Mendel, noted that Lag BaOmer symbolizes spiritual light, hope, and unity. He emphasized that the occasion reminds people of the importance of kindness, mutual respect, and preserving spiritual values.
Community Board Member Mikhail Borisovich highlighted the importance of the atmosphere of friendship and mutual respect among representatives of different peoples and religions in Sumgait. He noted that events of this kind contribute to strengthening unity and understanding among people.
The event was also attended by Yalchin Abdullayev, Head of the Sumgait Regional Division of the State Committee for Work with Religious Organizations, and Farman Kazimov, Head of the Public-Political and Humanitarian Affairs Sector of the Sumgait City Executive Authority. In their remarks, they emphasized the state’s support for religious and cultural diversity in Azerbaijan, the importance of the tolerant environment in Sumgait, and the role of such events in strengthening social unity.
The event continued in a warm and friendly atmosphere, with members of the community taking part and the traditions of Lag BaOmer being preserved and celebrated.
