The Omer
The Omer as a Period of Mourning
An overview of the restrictions Jews traditionally observe during the 49 day period between Passover and Shavuot.
Counting the Solitude
Modelled on the Jewish practice of counting the Omer, this prayer is for those counting their days in quarantine or lockdown during the coronavirus pandemic.
What is the Meaning of the Word “Shavuot”?
The name of this holiday has more to do with when it falls than what it is about.
