Lag BaOmer 593 / ל״ג בָּעוֹמֶר 4353
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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 4353 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 590 | 18 Iyyar 4350 | ||
| Lag BaOmer 591 | 18 Iyyar 4351 | ||
| Lag BaOmer 592 | 18 Iyyar 4352 | ||
| Lag BaOmer 593 | 18 Iyyar 4353 | ||
| Lag BaOmer 594 | 18 Iyyar 4354 | ||
| Lag BaOmer 595 | 18 Iyyar 4355 | ||
| Lag BaOmer 596 | 18 Iyyar 4356 | ||
| Lag BaOmer 597 | 18 Iyyar 4357 |
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
by Michael Strassfeld
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