![]() Monday, May 24th is day number 144 of the 2027 calendar year with 4 years, 7 months, 23 days until Lag BaOmer 2027. From a religious perspective, celebrations are focused around the tomb of the Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai (Rashbi) at Mount Meron. Lag B'Omer in 2021 was to be marked from sundown on April 29 until April 30. Discover the mystical meaning of the holiday of Lag BOmer, the anniversary of the death of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai, an important mystic of the Jewish. Large crowds traditionally light bonfires, pray and dance as part of the yearly event. So for the Jewish calendar all days begin at nightfall and end the next day at nightfall including holidays. Lag B'Omer in Israel is a time for outdoor celebrations. Why do Jewish holidays start at nighttime?Īccording to the Torah, the story of creation in Genesis says “And it was evening, and it was morning day one”, “And it was evening, and it was morning the second day”, thus night comes before day. 280 Waverly Avenue, Patchogue New York 11772. The day celebrates the death and life of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai who was a Mishnaic sage back in the 2nd century. View the videos of our Lag B'Omer Celebration Chabad of Patchogue. Lag BaOmer in the Hebrew calendar falls on the 18th of Iyar. We hope you and your family will join us this year for an outdoor Lag BOmer BBQ at the Chabad House. Lag BaOmer for the year 2027 is celebrated/ observed on sundown of May 24 ending at sundown on Tuesday, May 25.
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