Lag BaOmer Questions & Answers

Lag BaOmer, the 33rd day of the Omer count, is a festive day on the Jewish calendar.

Every year on the holiday of Lag BaOmer, we go to the park, have bonfires and live music and many celebrations. I never understood this. Are we supposed to have celebrations on the anniversary of someone’s passing?

Why do we play with a bow and arrow on the Jewish holiday of Lag BaOmer?

Technically, you can gnaw on raw carob pods, but it’s hard work and not the most pleasant experience.

Your Lag BaOmer section has no mention of the wars Bar Kochba waged against the Romans! Why?