Lag BaOmer 1961 / ל״ג בָּעוֹמֶר 5721
33rd day of counting the Omer 🔥
Lag BaOmer for Hebrew Year 5721 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 1958 | 18 Iyyar 5718 | ||
| Lag BaOmer 1959 | 18 Iyyar 5719 | ||
| Lag BaOmer 1960 | 18 Iyyar 5720 | ||
| Lag BaOmer 1961 | 18 Iyyar 5721 | ||
| Lag BaOmer 1962 | 18 Iyyar 5722 | ||
| Lag BaOmer 1963 | 18 Iyyar 5723 | ||
| Lag BaOmer 1964 | 18 Iyyar 5724 | ||
| Lag BaOmer 1965 | 18 Iyyar 5725 |
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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