Lag BaOmer 482 / ל״ג בָּעוֹמֶר 4242
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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 4242 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 479 | 18 Iyyar 4239 | ||
| Lag BaOmer 480 | 18 Iyyar 4240 | ||
| Lag BaOmer 481 | 18 Iyyar 4241 | ||
| Lag BaOmer 482 | 18 Iyyar 4242 | ||
| Lag BaOmer 483 | 18 Iyyar 4243 | ||
| Lag BaOmer 484 | 18 Iyyar 4244 | ||
| Lag BaOmer 485 | 18 Iyyar 4245 | ||
| Lag BaOmer 486 | 18 Iyyar 4246 |
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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