Lag BaOmer 508 / ל״ג בָּעוֹמֶר 4268
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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 4268 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 505 | 18 Iyyar 4265 | ||
| Lag BaOmer 506 | 18 Iyyar 4266 | ||
| Lag BaOmer 507 | 18 Iyyar 4267 | ||
| Lag BaOmer 508 | 18 Iyyar 4268 | ||
| Lag BaOmer 509 | 18 Iyyar 4269 | ||
| Lag BaOmer 510 | 18 Iyyar 4270 | ||
| Lag BaOmer 511 | 18 Iyyar 4271 | ||
| Lag BaOmer 512 | 18 Iyyar 4272 |
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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