Lag BaOmer is a Jewish religious holiday celebrated on the 33rd day of the Counting of the Omer.It marks the end of the mourning period of Sefirat HaOmer in some communities.It is also the Celebration of Rebbe Shimon Bar Yochai and the anniversary of his death according to modern kabbalistic tradition.Lag BaOmer is associated with the lighting of bonfires and pilgrimages to Meron, where Rebbe Shomin Bar Yochai is believed to be buried.The holiday commemorates the Bar Kokhba Revolt against the Romans in modern-day Israel.Support the show---------------- SUBSCRIBE to The Weekly Parsha for an insightful weekly shiur on the Parsha of the week. Listen on Spotify or the new Jewish music and Podcast streaming platform 24six! Access all Torah talks and listen to featured episodes on our new website themotivationcongregation.org ----------------Consider sponsoring a podcast or donating to help fund our Torah outreach and distribution. You can also join our Partnership Program and help us keep creating Torah content! Click the "Support the Show" link to donate. Questions or Comments? Please email me @ michaelbrooke97@gmail.com#parsha #shortdvartorah #thetorahpodcast #motivationalmussar