Lag BaOmer 525 / ל״ג בָּעוֹמֶר 4285
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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 4285 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 522 | 18 Iyyar 4282 | ||
| Lag BaOmer 523 | 18 Iyyar 4283 | ||
| Lag BaOmer 524 | 18 Iyyar 4284 | ||
| Lag BaOmer 525 | 18 Iyyar 4285 | ||
| Lag BaOmer 526 | 18 Iyyar 4286 | ||
| Lag BaOmer 527 | 18 Iyyar 4287 | ||
| Lag BaOmer 528 | 18 Iyyar 4288 | ||
| Lag BaOmer 529 | 18 Iyyar 4289 |
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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