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Omer Counting and Lag Ba'Omer

Emor and Omer: A Study Sheet

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Posted on November 17, 2016
By Rabbi Toba Spitzer
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The ritual of counting the Omer takes place between the holidays of Pesach and Shavuot. This study sheet explores the deeper meaning of this commandment.

Omer Counting and Lag Ba'Omer, Textual Sources
Rabbi Toba Spitzer
Rabbi, Congregation Dorshei Tzedek (Newton, MA)

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