Lag BaOmer 793 / ל״ג בָּעוֹמֶר 4553
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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 4553 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 790 | 18 Iyyar 4550 | ||
| Lag BaOmer 791 | 18 Iyyar 4551 | ||
| Lag BaOmer 792 | 18 Iyyar 4552 | ||
| Lag BaOmer 793 | 18 Iyyar 4553 | ||
| Lag BaOmer 794 | 18 Iyyar 4554 | ||
| Lag BaOmer 795 | 18 Iyyar 4555 | ||
| Lag BaOmer 796 | 18 Iyyar 4556 | ||
| Lag BaOmer 797 | 18 Iyyar 4557 |
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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