Lag BaOmer 721 / ל״ג בָּעוֹמֶר 4481
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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 4481 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 718 | 18 Iyyar 4478 | ||
| Lag BaOmer 719 | 18 Iyyar 4479 | ||
| Lag BaOmer 720 | 18 Iyyar 4480 | ||
| Lag BaOmer 721 | 18 Iyyar 4481 | ||
| Lag BaOmer 722 | 18 Iyyar 4482 | ||
| Lag BaOmer 723 | 18 Iyyar 4483 | ||
| Lag BaOmer 724 | 18 Iyyar 4484 | ||
| Lag BaOmer 725 | 18 Iyyar 4485 |
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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