Jewish Holidays
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Everything You Wanted to Know About the Omer But Were Afraid (Or Didn’t Know) to Ask
Sefirat HaOmer
Everything You Wanted to Know About the Omer But Were Afraid (Or Didn’t Know) to Ask
By Rabbi Shmuel Goldin April 21, 2026
The Amazing Lomdus of Why Sefek Sefeika Applies by Sefiras Ha’omer and Not Other Brachos
Sefirat HaOmer
The Amazing Lomdus of Why Sefek Sefeika Applies by Sefiras Ha’omer and Not Other Brachos
By Rabbi Daniel Glatstein April 21, 2026
Blast Off: Sefiras HaOmer
Sefirat HaOmer
Blast Off: Sefiras HaOmer
By Harry Rothenberg April 16, 2026
Mystical Kavanos of the Ben Ish Chai for Birchas Ilanos
Sefirat HaOmer
Mystical Kavanos of the Ben Ish Chai for Birchas Ilanos
By Rabbi Daniel Glatstein April 15, 2026
Birchat Ha’ilanos: Reaping the Divine Fruits of Blessing
Sefirat HaOmer
Birchat Ha’ilanos: Reaping the Divine Fruits of Blessing
By Rabbi Daniel Glatstein April 15, 2026
Yearning for Redemption While Counting the Omer
Sefirat HaOmer
Yearning for Redemption While Counting the Omer
By Rabbi Daniel Glatstein April 7, 2026
Sefiras HaOmer Counting Chart 5786
Sefirat HaOmer
Sefiras HaOmer Counting Chart 5786
By OU Kosher April 7, 2026
Lag B’Omer: Can You Shave and Take Haircuts Tonight?
Lag BaOmer
Lag B’Omer: Can You Shave and Take Haircuts Tonight?
By Rabbi Daniel Glatstein May 15, 2025

Upcoming Holidays

Pesach Sheini

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Rav Yaakov Emden and the Chasam Sofer Uncover the Secret of Pesach Sheini
Pesach Sheini
Rav Yaakov Emden and the Chasam Sofer Uncover the Secret of Pesach Sheini
By Rabbi Daniel Glatstein April 27, 2026
Hilula D’Rebbi Meir- Visting Rebbi Meir Is the Best Preparation for Lag Ba’Omer
Lag BaOmer
Hilula D’Rebbi Meir- Visting Rebbi Meir Is the Best Preparation for Lag Ba’Omer
By Rabbi Daniel Glatstein May 22, 2024
The Deeper Meaning of Pesach Sheini
Pesach Sheini
The Deeper Meaning of Pesach Sheini
By Rabbi Daniel Glatstein May 13, 2024
Rabbi Meir Pesach Sheni Event – “Yoma d’Hilula”
Pesach Sheini
Rabbi Meir Pesach Sheni Event – “Yoma d’Hilula”
By Rabbi Daniel Glatstein April 22, 2021

Upcoming Holidays

  • Lag BaOmer
    Begins in the evening of May 4, 2026
    Ends in the evening of May 5, 2026
  • Yom Yerushalayim
    Begins in the evening of May 14, 2026
    Ends in the evening of May 15, 2026
  • Shavuot
    Begins in the evening of May 21, 2026
    Ends in the evening of May 23, 2026
  • Fast of Shiva Asar B'Tammuz

    Begins in the morning of Jul 2, 2026

    Ends in the evening of Jul 2, 2026
  • Fast of Tisha B'Av
    Begins in the evening of Jul 22, 2026
    Ends in the evening of Jul 23, 2026
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Lag BaOmer

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Lag B’Omer: Can You Shave and Take Haircuts Tonight?
Lag BaOmer
Lag B’Omer: Can You Shave and Take Haircuts Tonight?
By Rabbi Daniel Glatstein May 15, 2025
The Text of Sefirat HaOmer
Lag BaOmer
The Text of Sefirat HaOmer
By Rabbi Yossi Goldin May 15, 2025
Lag B’omer: Rashbi as Shimon Ben Yaakov to Rectify Mechiras Yosef
Lag BaOmer
Lag B’omer: Rashbi as Shimon Ben Yaakov to Rectify Mechiras Yosef
By Rabbi Daniel Glatstein May 15, 2025
Lag B’omer: Shooting the Bow and Arrow on the Day the Mabul Began?
Lag BaOmer
Lag B’omer: Shooting the Bow and Arrow on the Day the Mabul Began?
By Rabbi Daniel Glatstein May 15, 2025

Shavuot

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Showering on Yom Tov
Passover
Showering on Yom Tov
By Rabbi Anthony Manning September 19, 2025
Shavuos Preparation
Shavuot
Shavuos Preparation
By Weekly Tefilah Focus May 30, 2025
Shavuos: The Ramak Uncovers the Mystical Dimension of Talmud Torah to Connect to Tiferes
Shavuot
Shavuos: The Ramak Uncovers the Mystical Dimension of Talmud Torah to Connect to Tiferes
By Rabbi Daniel Glatstein May 30, 2025
Light Up the Night: Shavuot
Shavuot
Light Up the Night: Shavuot
By Harry Rothenberg May 29, 2025

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