Lag BaOmer 157 / ל״ג בָּעוֹמֶר 3917
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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 3917 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 154 | 18 Iyyar 3914 | ||
| Lag BaOmer 155 | 18 Iyyar 3915 | ||
| Lag BaOmer 156 | 18 Iyyar 3916 | ||
| Lag BaOmer 157 | 18 Iyyar 3917 | ||
| Lag BaOmer 158 | 18 Iyyar 3918 | ||
| Lag BaOmer 159 | 18 Iyyar 3919 | ||
| Lag BaOmer 160 | 18 Iyyar 3920 | ||
| Lag BaOmer 161 | 18 Iyyar 3921 |
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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