Counting the Omer, Lag B'Omer
What is an Omer? Why do we count the Omer? What is Lag B'Omer? Find simple explanations of this confusing holiday.
All About Lag B'Omer
Learn all about Lag B'Omer, a semi-holiday in Judaism.
Learn all about Lag B'Omer, a semi-holiday in Judaism.
What is the Omer?
To understand the Jewish semi-holiday of Lag B'Omer, one needs to understand the meaning of "omer."
To understand the Jewish semi-holiday of Lag B'Omer, one needs to understand the meaning of "omer."
What is Sefirat HaOmer?
To understand the Jewish semi-holiday of Lag B'Omer, one needs to understand the meaning of "Counting the Omer" (Sefirat Ha'Omer in Hebrew).
To understand the Jewish semi-holiday of Lag B'Omer, one needs to understand the meaning of "Counting the Omer" (Sefirat Ha'Omer in Hebrew).
Why do Jews Count the Omer?
Many Jews celebrate on Lag B'Omer each year. To understand why, one must first understand why Jews Count the Omer.
Many Jews celebrate on Lag B'Omer each year. To understand why, one must first understand why Jews Count the Omer.
Why is Sefirat HaOmer a Mourning Period?
To understand why many Jews celebrate on Lag B'Omer, one must first understand why Sefirat HaOmer is a period of mourning.
To understand why many Jews celebrate on Lag B'Omer, one must first understand why Sefirat HaOmer is a period of mourning.
What is Lag B'Omer?
What is the Jewish semi-holiday of Lag B'Omer? Why do Jews celebrate on Lag B'Omer?
What is the Jewish semi-holiday of Lag B'Omer? Why do Jews celebrate on Lag B'Omer?
How is Lag B'Omer celebrated?
How do Jewish, in Israel and in the Diaspora, celebrate the semi-holiday of Lag B'Omer?
How do Jewish, in Israel and in the Diaspora, celebrate the semi-holiday of Lag B'Omer?
Who was Rabbi Avika?
The Counting of the Omer is a period of mourning in Judaism partly due to the story of Rabbi Akiva. Who was Rabbi Akiva?
The Counting of the Omer is a period of mourning in Judaism partly due to the story of Rabbi Akiva. Who was Rabbi Akiva?
Who was Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai?
Many loyal followers visit the grave of Rabbi Shimoni Bar Yochai in Meron, Israel on Lag Ba'Omer. Who was Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai?
Many loyal followers visit the grave of Rabbi Shimoni Bar Yochai in Meron, Israel on Lag Ba'Omer. Who was Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai?
Aish.com: Counting the Omer
Four interesting sermons by Rabbis about the counting.
Four interesting sermons by Rabbis about the counting.
Chabad.org: Sefirat HaOmer
In addition to information about Counting the Omer, this site offers "Omer Calendar", "Tonight's Omer Count", and "Email Reminder."
In addition to information about Counting the Omer, this site offers "Omer Calendar", "Tonight's Omer Count", and "Email Reminder."
Mechon Mamre: Counting of the Omer
This basic and succinct description of the Omer Count and Lag B'Omer is perfect for those looking for introductory information about Judaism. It includes dates for Lag B'Omer in the upcoming years.
This basic and succinct description of the Omer Count and Lag B'Omer is perfect for those looking for introductory information about Judaism. It includes dates for Lag B'Omer in the upcoming years.
Ohr Somayach: Sefirat HaOmer
Articles about the Omer and Counting the Omer, Ask the Rabbi questions and answers, and audio classes. Simple design, but good content.
Articles about the Omer and Counting the Omer, Ask the Rabbi questions and answers, and audio classes. Simple design, but good content.
Project Genesis: Counting the Omer
Why and how to Count the Omer. Subscribe to a Counting the Omer Reminder Mailing List to recieve daily reminders about the Count.
Why and how to Count the Omer. Subscribe to a Counting the Omer Reminder Mailing List to recieve daily reminders about the Count.