Lag BaOmer 966 / ל״ג בָּעוֹמֶר 4726
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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 4726 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 963 | 18 Iyyar 4723 | ||
| Lag BaOmer 964 | 18 Iyyar 4724 | ||
| Lag BaOmer 965 | 18 Iyyar 4725 | ||
| Lag BaOmer 966 | 18 Iyyar 4726 | ||
| Lag BaOmer 967 | 18 Iyyar 4727 | ||
| Lag BaOmer 968 | 18 Iyyar 4728 | ||
| Lag BaOmer 969 | 18 Iyyar 4729 | ||
| Lag BaOmer 970 | 18 Iyyar 4730 |
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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