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Sephirath HaOmer - How Did the Talmidhim of Rabbi Aqiva Die PDF Print E-mail
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Written by Rav Bar-Hayim   
Sunday, 10 May 2009 08:58
Sephirath HaOmer - How Did the Talmidhim of Rabbi Aqiva Die?

Is it logical that thousands of people died because they didn’t treat each other properly?  Rav Sharira Gaon apparently has another gemara, and it does not mention that issue at all.  Why some have the minhag not to do work after sunset during Sefirath HaOmer.  Is the extent of mourning really appropriate? 

Sephirath HaOmer part 1

Sephirath HaOmer - Why Jews Chose to Ignore the Great Revolt

The difference in where Jews live often shapes how they think.  Jews outside the land of Israel preferred to believe that a character flaw, not Jewish nationalism, was the central event during Sephirath haOmer.  Should you not listen to music or make major purchases during this time?

Sephirath HaOmer part 2