Lag BaOmer 417 / ל״ג בָּעוֹמֶר 4177
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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 4177 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 414 | 18 Iyyar 4174 | ||
| Lag BaOmer 415 | 18 Iyyar 4175 | ||
| Lag BaOmer 416 | 18 Iyyar 4176 | ||
| Lag BaOmer 417 | 18 Iyyar 4177 | ||
| Lag BaOmer 418 | 18 Iyyar 4178 | ||
| Lag BaOmer 419 | 18 Iyyar 4179 | ||
| Lag BaOmer 420 | 18 Iyyar 4180 | ||
| Lag BaOmer 421 | 18 Iyyar 4181 |
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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