Omer

Parashat Behar-Behukotai: Quality vs quantity

Shmita teaches that true blessing is found not in abundance, but in satisfaction, faith, and learning to focus on what truly matters.

‘YOU ARE growing up in a generation with dozens of types of dairy desserts in the refrigerator.’
Ayalon Canada Park after restoration following the 2025 wildfires.

Jerusalem hills finally recovering from devastating 2025 wildfires

 The real festivities begin when a huge bonfire is lit at midnight on Lag Ba'omer.

Celebrating Lag Ba’omer, a heroic chapter in Jewish history - opinion

 An illustration signifying the importance of smaller steps as you climb a figurative ladder.

Lag Ba'Omer 2025 will act as vehicle to express prayers for hostages, soldiers, all Jews - opinion


Israelis take part in Omer Temple ritual offering

The ritual is explicitly mandated in the Bible.

 Omer wave offering ceremony: Frankincense and salt

What do ancient coins tell us about Bar Kochba and the Omer period?

The symbolism behind the coins is clearly stated in the ornaments they feature.

Bar Kochba Coins found in the Judean Desert.

How my shingles reminded me every day counts

This is Israel, so everyone is willing to share their interesting life stories with someone like me who is always interested.

ANOTHER PERK of living in Israel: All the hospital food is kosher

The Omer: The 49 steps to enlightenment

Just as the world of nature in this spring season is coming into bloom, so does the Omer provide a framework for rebirth.

Memorial Tablet and Omer Calendar (Google Art Project.jpg) by Baruch Zvi Ring (circa 1872 -1927)

Dance of the Omer: How to improve your life by counting the Omer

“Each day has a teaching and exercise to help ground the teaching and propel one along the path of transformation and growth. It is a very experiential book."

HARVESTING WHEAT in a field near Rehovot.

Omer app offers religious Jews an easy way to count during coronavirus

Omer counter

Counting the Omer: Obsession or longing?

Counting the Omer is not about obsessing over not missing a night - it's about anticipating the festival of Shavuot.

GRAVESITE OF the Rema.