Lag BaOmer 516 / ל״ג בָּעוֹמֶר 4276
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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 4276 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 513 | 18 Iyyar 4273 | ||
| Lag BaOmer 514 | 18 Iyyar 4274 | ||
| Lag BaOmer 515 | 18 Iyyar 4275 | ||
| Lag BaOmer 516 | 18 Iyyar 4276 | ||
| Lag BaOmer 517 | 18 Iyyar 4277 | ||
| Lag BaOmer 518 | 18 Iyyar 4278 | ||
| Lag BaOmer 519 | 18 Iyyar 4279 | ||
| Lag BaOmer 520 | 18 Iyyar 4280 |
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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