Lag B’Omer
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Lag B’Omer, Bar Kochba & Zionism
What is the connection between the minor Jewish holiday of bonfires, the second century leader of the Bar Kochba Revolt against the Romans, and the modern Zionist movement? Written by Tuvia
KKL-JNF & Lag B’Omer
As the leading green organization in Israel, KKL-JNF works very hard leading up to Lag B’Omer to educate the public about fire safety rules and the environmental impact of bonfires.
Who Was Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai & What Can We Learn From Him?
Lag B’Omer commemorates the anniversary of the death of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai, a second century Talmudic sage known for learning Torah in a cave for 12 years and revealing
Why Do We Celebrate the Death of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai?
On Lag B’Omer, we mark the passing of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai with joyous song, bonfires, learning Kabbalah, and more. This video (02:22) explores the Jewish concept of celebrating one’s
In Honor of Lag B’Omer: Receiving & The Power of Kabbalah
Produced in honor of Lag B’Omer, this animated video (02:48) by Rabbi David Aaron describes the essence of Jewish mysticism through a personal anecdote that reflects the profound difference between
Lag B’Omer & The Story of Rabbi Akiva
This animated video (01:40) briefly tells the story of Rabbi Akiva and his connection to the holiday of Lag B’Omer. Although it was produced for children, the video presents a
What is Lag B’Omer?
The 33rd day of the Counting of the Omer, Lag B’Omer is a minor Jewish holiday associated with bonfires, weddings, haircuts, Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai, Rabbi Akiva, and the mystical
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Bar Yochai: A Kabbalistic Piyyut
“Bar Yochai” is a kabbalistic piyyut (poem/hymn) which praises the lofty spiritual achievements of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai, the alleged author of the central work of Kabbalah, the Zohar. On Lag B’Omer, the
Mordechai Ben David: Omar Rabbi Akiva
Performed by the American Hasidic Jewish singer and songwriter Mordechai Ben David, this song is often sung on Lag B’Omer because of the association between the holiday and the great
HaFinjan: An Israeli Folk Song for Lag B’Omer
A “finjan” is an Arabic name for an old type of coffeepot, which is held by a long handle over an open flame. The pioneers of the land of Israel
There Was A Man in Israel: An Israeli Folk Song About Bar Kochba
Written by Levin Kipnis, a well-known Israeli educator and author of children’s literature, theater, and music, this song describes Simon ben Kosevah, known as Bar Kochba, the Jewish military hero
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Enkindling Community: A Poetic Blessing for Lag B’Omer
In this poem, Devon Spier prays for us to build communities of love and respect on Lag B’Omer. According to Jewish tradition, Lag B’Omer marks the end of the plague that killed 24,000
Lag B’Omer: A Fire Uncontained
Created by Ariana Katz, a student of scribal arts, this artistic video (00:29) depicts the Hebrew letters of “lamed” and “gimmel” (which spell out “Lag”) emerging from a bonfire. To
Hod Sh’B’Hod: A Lag B’Omer Poem
According to Kabbalistic tradition, each day of the Counting of the Omer corresponds to a different combination of sephirot – Divine attributes revealed in the world. A period of time
Lag B’Omer in Meron
On Lag B’Omer, tens of thousands of Jews from many different backgrounds gather together to mark the anniversary of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai’s death with joyous singing, dancing, and bonfires
Rituals & Ceremonies
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Chabad Lag B’Omer Parades
In the 1950s, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, the Lubavitcher Rebbe, began the custom of holding a joyous parade through the streets on Lag B’Omer. These parades were meant to inspire
Upsherin on Lag B’Omer in Meron
According to Jewish tradition, many Jewish boys let their hair grow until their third birthday, when the ritual haircut is celebrated during a ceremony known as an Upsherin or Halakeh.
Why Some Jews Eat Colorful Eggs on Lag B’Omer
In this informative video (01:37), Rabbi Noam Wagner explains why some Jews of the Chabad Lubavitch movement eat colored eggs on Lag B’Omer, the holiday that marks the anniversary of
Lag B’Omer Customs
Lag B’Omer, the 33rd day in the Counting of the Omer between Passover and Shavuot, marks the anniversary of the death of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai and the end of