lag b'omer
Definition
Noun: * A Jewish holy day: Lag B'Omer is a minor Jewish holiday observed on the 18th day of the Hebrew month of Iyar. It commemorates the cessation of a plague that killed thousands of Rabbi Akiva's students in the 2nd century CE and is also associated with the yahrzeit (anniversary of death) of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai, a famed mystic and author of the Zohar.
Usage
- Lag B'Omer is a day of celebration that breaks the semi-mourning period of the Omer count between Passover and Shavuot.
- Common observances include lighting bonfires, having picnics and outdoor celebrations, and, for children in some communities, playing with bows and arrows.
- It is a popular day for weddings and haircuts, activities traditionally avoided during the rest of the Omer period.
Examples
- "The community gathered for a large bonfire to celebrate Lag B'Omer."
- "Many Jewish schools organize field days and outings on Lag B'Omer."
- "According to tradition, the plague affecting Rabbi Akiva's students ended on Lag B'Omer."
Advanced Usage
- "The Lag B'Omer bonfires": This phrase specifically refers to the widespread custom of lighting large fires on the night of the holiday, symbolizing the spiritual light of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai's teachings.
- "Lag B'Omer festivities": A general term for the celebratory activities associated with the day.
Variants and Related Words
- Lag BaOmer: An alternate common transliteration of the Hebrew name (ל"ג בעומר).
- The Omer (Sefirat HaOmer): The 49-day period of counting between Passover and Shavuot, during which Lag B'Omer occurs.
- Hillula: A festive celebration marking the death anniversary of a righteous sage; the Lag B'Omer celebrations at the tomb of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai in Meron, Israel, are a major .
Synonyms
- Jewish holiday
- Minor festival (within the context of the Jewish calendar)
Related Concepts (Not direct synonyms)
- Yahrzeit: The anniversary of a death. Lag B'Omer is observed as the yahrzeit of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai.
- Bonfire night: A descriptive term for one of the holiday's main customs.
Noun
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(Judaism) Jewish holy day; the 33rd day after the 2nd day of Passover; the 18th day of Iyar
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