Lag BaOmer 1663 / ל״ג בָּעוֹמֶר 5423
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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 5423 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 1660 | 18 Iyyar 5420 | ||
| Lag BaOmer 1661 | 18 Iyyar 5421 | ||
| Lag BaOmer 1662 | 18 Iyyar 5422 | ||
| Lag BaOmer 1663 | 18 Iyyar 5423 | ||
| Lag BaOmer 1664 | 18 Iyyar 5424 | ||
| Lag BaOmer 1665 | 18 Iyyar 5425 | ||
| Lag BaOmer 1666 | 18 Iyyar 5426 | ||
| Lag BaOmer 1667 | 18 Iyyar 5427 |
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
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