Meir Panim’s
Jewish Holiday Guide
Lag B'Omer
Lag B’Omer, the 33rd day of the Omer counting period, is a festive break from the semi-mourning days between Passover and Shavuot, celebrated with bonfires, outdoor activities, and sometimes marking the end of a historical plague among Rabbi Akiva’s students.
- Celebrated on the 18th of Iyar.
- Lighting bonfires and holding outdoor activities.
- Celebrating with music, dancing, and picnics.
- Commemorating Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai.
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