Lag BaOmer 1749 / ל״ג בָּעוֹמֶר 5509
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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]
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 5509 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 1746 | 18 Iyyar 5506 | ||
| Lag BaOmer 1747 | 18 Iyyar 5507 | ||
| Lag BaOmer 1748 | 18 Iyyar 5508 | ||
| Lag BaOmer 1749 | 18 Iyyar 5509 | ||
| Lag BaOmer 1750 | 18 Iyyar 5510 | ||
| Lag BaOmer 1751 | 18 Iyyar 5511 | ||
| Lag BaOmer 1752 | 18 Iyyar 5512 | ||
| Lag BaOmer 1753 | 18 Iyyar 5513 |
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
by Michael Strassfeld
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