![]() ![]() (Her Jewish imaginary friend Rachel shows up again in 2016s Treehouse of Horror Halloween. Also, a few of the posts refer to secular holidays that fell on that day of the counting of the Omer in 2016. As for me, I am praying the fires ignite Jewish hearts to jealousy for genuine, revealed Truth and for the real Messiah given to her. The Homer Calendar: count the omer with Homer Simpson. the day of that Omer count in most years. Only God knows the hearts of each man, woman and child who lights fires, dances or celebrates on Lag b’ Omer. But the above summary fairly represents today’s popular and mainstream view. Through bonfires across the country, Israelis hope to be reignited in his same, fighting spirit.Īs with any Jewish holiday, alternative rabbinic theories on Lag b’ Omer abound. On Lag b’ Omer, Bar Kochba is honored for his fighting spirit. Bar Kochba organized Israel’s rebellion against Rome in which many Jews were tragically killed. Rabbi Akiva taught that military leader Bar Kochba was the messiah. To watch a video of a previous year’s Lag b’ Omer celebration, visit Besides Rabbi Shimon, Lag b’ Omer also commemorates the alleged death of over 24,000 of the disciples of Rabbi Akiva (2nd century AD) on the same day. A JVP member will reflect on the spiritual significance of each day of this process and then together we will count the Omer. Rabbi Akiva’s Secret to Success by Bluma Gordon Rabbi Akiva’s life story destroys common misconceptions about what it takes to succeed. Every small step we take to become better has an effect on everyone around us. There (and elsewhere) they have lit bonfires to revive his legacy and celebrate Kabbalah. Counting the Omer: 49-Day Program for Change by Dr. The Zohar serves as a basis for today’s Jewish, occult – like practice of Kabbalah.Īs I write, hundreds of thousands of Israelis are now gathered at the rabbi’s grave. His revelation was later written up as the Zohar (“Splendor”). (See post below of May 6 to learn about the omer count.) On this day in the 2nd century A.D., Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai is said to have disclosed to his disciples his divine revelation of Jewish mysticism. The Hebrew name simply means the 33rd day of the omer count. Lag b’Omer is a post-biblical holiday, not a feast of the Lord. Even secular Jews (mostly young people) happily engage in the fire ceremonies.īut is this holy or strange fire, or can it possibly be both? You decide. ![]() Across the country, bonfires are raging to honor the legacies of post-biblical, deceased rabbis and their false messiah. Today (May 25) as I write, Israel is literally on fire – celebrating the holiday of Lag b’Omer. Strange Fire in Israel: The Holiday of Lag b’ Omer This year the Omer chart is available in two sizes: I first created a Sefirat HaOmer Table in 1998 for personal use (and shared it with friends and family). It’s just one piece of evidence – but God knows! This printer-friendly Sefirat Haomer Chart contains all of the text and information to help you track and count the Omer. Coincidence, colonialism or covenant keeping? You decide. Counting 2,484 years after Cyrus’ decree takes us to 1948, the year Israel declared restored, sovereign statehood. King Cyrus issued a decree enabling Jews to return to Jerusalem from exile in Babylon in 536 BC. (More details can be found on this site, together with a source reference: ) In other words, 2,484 years of exile would remain before Jewish national sovereignty could be restored. When the two calendars are adjusted to account for different biblical months and leap years, 2,484 Gregorian years remain. Now, a biblical and lunar-based year is 360 days, not 365. Seven times 360 years equals 2,520 years. God also says He will punish Israel 7 times for their sins (Leviticus 26:18-33). Subtracting those 70 years leaves 360 years of exile. Judah was in exile for 70 years in Babylon (Jeremiah 29:10). For 49 days, starting the second day of Pesach, on whichever day of the week that might happen to fall, we count 'the Omer. This period is known as the Counting of the Omer. Together this totals 430 years of exile for the whole nation of Israel. According to the Torah ( Vayikra, Parshat Emor, 23:15-16), we are obligated to count 49 days from the second night of Pesach to the day before Shavuot, seven full weeks. ![]() In Ezekiel 4:4-6, God decrees He will judge the tribes of Israel 390 years for their sin and the tribe of Judah, 40 years. Then decide for yourself whether Israel is more likely a product of desperate colonialism or divine covenant keeping! No Bible codes are necessary, just basic addition and subtraction. Take a look at some simple math from the Hebrew Scriptures. ![]()
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