Lag BaOmer 459 / ל״ג בָּעוֹמֶר 4219
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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 4219 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 456 | 18 Iyyar 4216 | ||
| Lag BaOmer 457 | 18 Iyyar 4217 | ||
| Lag BaOmer 458 | 18 Iyyar 4218 | ||
| Lag BaOmer 459 | 18 Iyyar 4219 | ||
| Lag BaOmer 460 | 18 Iyyar 4220 | ||
| Lag BaOmer 461 | 18 Iyyar 4221 | ||
| Lag BaOmer 462 | 18 Iyyar 4222 | ||
| Lag BaOmer 463 | 18 Iyyar 4223 |
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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