Lag BaOmer 477 / ל״ג בָּעוֹמֶר 4237
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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 4237 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 474 | 18 Iyyar 4234 | ||
| Lag BaOmer 475 | 18 Iyyar 4235 | ||
| Lag BaOmer 476 | 18 Iyyar 4236 | ||
| Lag BaOmer 477 | 18 Iyyar 4237 | ||
| Lag BaOmer 478 | 18 Iyyar 4238 | ||
| Lag BaOmer 479 | 18 Iyyar 4239 | ||
| Lag BaOmer 480 | 18 Iyyar 4240 | ||
| Lag BaOmer 481 | 18 Iyyar 4241 |
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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