RABBI WAGENSBERG ON LAG B'OMER | The Jewish Press - JewishPress.com | Rabbi Aba Wagensberg | 17 Iyyar 5781 – April 29, 2021
Photo Credit: Yossi Zeliger / Flash 90 One of the major topics in this week’s parsha, Parshas Emor, is the discussion about the various Jewish holidays (Parshas Emor, 23:1-44). As such, we will take the liberty of talking about a holiday of sorts which falls out this year (5781) on Thursday night â Friday, Erev Parshas Emor, which celebrates the Rashbâi (Rebbi Shimon bar Yochai. This day is known as Lag Bâomer. It is also called âHillula dâRashbâi (the celebration of Rebbi Shimon bar Yochai) on account of Rebbi Shimonâs accomplishments and contributions to...
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