Lag BaOmer 984 / ל״ג בָּעוֹמֶר 4744
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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 4744 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 981 | 18 Iyyar 4741 | ||
| Lag BaOmer 982 | 18 Iyyar 4742 | ||
| Lag BaOmer 983 | 18 Iyyar 4743 | ||
| Lag BaOmer 984 | 18 Iyyar 4744 | ||
| Lag BaOmer 985 | 18 Iyyar 4745 | ||
| Lag BaOmer 986 | 18 Iyyar 4746 | ||
| Lag BaOmer 987 | 18 Iyyar 4747 | ||
| Lag BaOmer 988 | 18 Iyyar 4748 |
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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