Omer

Israel’s Independence Day is a time for mourning and celebration

Challenging traditional Jewish mourning practices during the Omer, exploring their historical development and significance in Jewish time.

By DR. MIJAL BITTON/JTA
10/05/2024

Parashat Tazri’a Metzorah: The value of eight

The number eight, or rather the “eighth day” during this period of time in the Jewish liturgical calendar, gets a lot of attention and invites us to investigate.

A Zionist Omer: Significant days in Israeli history

A proposal for a Zionist counting of the Omer, a purposeful reflection on the significance of just a few of the anniversaries, commemorations, and celebrations in the weeks ahead.

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