Lag BaOmer 1968 / ל״ג בָּעוֹמֶר 5728
33rd day of counting the Omer 🔥
Lag BaOmer for Hebrew Year 5728 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 1965 | 18 Iyyar 5725 | ||
| Lag BaOmer 1966 | 18 Iyyar 5726 | ||
| Lag BaOmer 1967 | 18 Iyyar 5727 | ||
| Lag BaOmer 1968 | 18 Iyyar 5728 | ||
| Lag BaOmer 1969 | 18 Iyyar 5729 | ||
| Lag BaOmer 1970 | 18 Iyyar 5730 | ||
| Lag BaOmer 1971 | 18 Iyyar 5731 | ||
| Lag BaOmer 1972 | 18 Iyyar 5732 |
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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