Lag BaOmer 1221 / ל״ג בָּעוֹמֶר 4981
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Hebcal does not take into account a correction of ten days that was introduced by Pope Gregory XIII known as the Gregorian Reformation. [1]
33rd day of counting the Omer 🔥
Lag BaOmer for Hebrew Year 4981 began on and ended on .
Lag BaOmer (Hebrew: ל״ג בעומר), also Lag B’Omer, is a Jewish holiday celebrated on the 33rd day of the Counting of the Omer, which occurs on the 18th day of the Hebrew month of Iyar. One reason given for the holiday is as the day of passing of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai. Modern Jewish tradition links the holiday to the Bar Kokhba Revolt against the Roman Empire (132-135 CE). In Israel, it is celebrated as a symbol for the fighting Jewish spirit.
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Dates for Lag BaOmer
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lag BaOmer 1218 | 18 Iyyar 4978 | ||
| Lag BaOmer 1219 | 18 Iyyar 4979 | ||
| Lag BaOmer 1220 | 18 Iyyar 4980 | ||
| Lag BaOmer 1221 | 18 Iyyar 4981 | ||
| Lag BaOmer 1222 | 18 Iyyar 4982 | ||
| Lag BaOmer 1223 | 18 Iyyar 4983 | ||
| Lag BaOmer 1224 | 18 Iyyar 4984 | ||
| Lag BaOmer 1225 | 18 Iyyar 4985 |
References
- The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
- Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
- “Lag BaOmer” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
- Wikimedia Foundation Inc.
Books (paid links)
The Jewish Holidays
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