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Sefirat ha Omer: Counting Our Days
There’s a period of time between Passover and Pentecost (the Feast of Weeks) known as “Counting
There’s a period of time between Passover and Pentecost (the Feast of Weeks) known as “Counting
Unlike every other feast in God’s calendar, Shavuot (Pentecost) is held not a specific date but
God commanded His people: Have a feast! Take a break! He made festivals part of the
The biblical season of “Counting the Omer” happens between Passover and Pentecost. Pentecost in the Bible is
Guest blog by Jonathan Miles of Shevet Achim The holidays point so clearly to Jesus. His
Pentecost (the word “pente” relates to the 50 days counted since Passover) is also known in
What do a harvest festival, 49 days, and a passionate love story have in common? They
Have we lost the meaning of Shabbat? God sanctified the seventh day and made it holy,
Have you ever counted the days till an event you’re excited about? Time can go so
Much of the world celebrates a new start as December 31st turns into January 1st, whereas
People up and down the country of Israel will light bonfires to celebrate “Lag B’Omer” –
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