Understanding Lag B'Omer
by Yair DanielsohnWhat lies behind this enigmatic festival? And why the bonfires?
What lies behind this enigmatic festival? And why the bonfires?
Puzzling questions surround the holiday of Lag B'Omer, the 33rd day of counting the Omer.
Tapping into the fiery, spiritual energy that is embedded in every iota of creation.
Lag B'Omer marks the date of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai's death. So why is it such a celebration?
A scholarly, mystical look at the Omer mourning period.