Lag BaOmer, the very important yet minor Jewish holiday, was celebrated May 5th, this past Tuesday. The holiday’s name refers to the 33rd night and the following day of counting from the second night of Passover, marking the progression of the Hebrews leaving their Exodus of slavery in Egypt, to seven weeks later, when on the 50th day, they received the Torah at the foot of Mount Sinai, celebrated with the festival of Shavuot (weeks).
Many Jewish synagogues and communities celebrate Lag BaOmer with traditional bonfires, childrens’ games, bow and arrow, Israeli food and salads, kosher marshmallows burnt to a crisp, burgers, frankfurters, french fries, pickles, salads, potato chips and BBQ.
At Chabad of Yonkers, Rabbi Mendy Hurwitz urged many men to wrap tefillin on their arms and forehead and recite blessings, with the help of his son, Chaim Hurwitz.
Almost 100 people enjoyed sitting outdoors in May’s beautiful sunny dry, warm weather, starting in late afternoon and then seeing the stars in the sky come out.
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