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Lag BaOmer—this year, Friday, May 16, 2025—is a festive day on the Jewish calendar, celebrating the anniversary of the passing of the great sage and mystic Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai, author of the Zohar. It also commemorates another event. In the weeks between Passover and Shavuot, a plague raged amongst the disciples of the great sage Rabbi Akiva. On Lag BaOmer the dying ceased. Read more about Lag BaOmer |
What Is Lag BaOmer? Lag BaOmer, the 33rd day of the Omer count, is a festive day on the Jewish calendar.
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Customs & Traditions Bonfires, Jewish unity parades, bows and arrows, carobs and more. Find out what is traditionally done on Lag BaOmer, and why . . .
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Parades, picnics, bonfires, outings... Find out which fun programs YOUR local Chabad center is offering this Lag BaOmer!
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