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# On the day of Lag BeOmer we increase in celebration a little. Some of the reasons include: it’s to remember that on Lag BaOmer the students of Rabbi Akiva stopped dying, <ref>Meiri Yevamot 62b, Kitzur S”A 120:6 </ref> it’s the day of the Hilulah (anniversary of the passing) of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai,<ref>Chida in Moreh Etzbah 223 </ref> it’s the day that Rabbi Akiva gave Semicha to his new students <ref>Pri Chadash 493, Kaf HaChaim 493:26 </ref>, and to remember the Maan which began to fall on this day. <Ref>Sh”t Chatom Sofer Y”D 233 </ref> | # On the day of Lag BeOmer we increase in celebration a little. Some of the reasons include: it’s to remember that on Lag BaOmer the students of Rabbi Akiva stopped dying, <ref>Meiri Yevamot 62b, Kitzur S”A 120:6 </ref> it’s the day of the Hilulah (anniversary of the passing) of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai,<ref>Chida in Moreh Etzbah 223 </ref> it’s the day that Rabbi Akiva gave Semicha to his new students <ref>Pri Chadash 493, Kaf HaChaim 493:26 </ref>, and to remember the Maan which began to fall on this day. <Ref>Sh”t Chatom Sofer Y”D 233 </ref> | ||
# Tachanun is omitted on Lag BaOmer. It is also omitted at | # Tachanun is omitted on Lag BaOmer. It is also omitted at [[Mincha]] of the day before Lag BaOmer. <Ref>Rama 493:2, Mishna Brurah 493:9, Natai Gavriel (Pesach vol 3, 58:3) </ref> | ||
# If Mincha falls out on Sunday then there’s no Tzidkatcha at | # If Mincha falls out on Sunday then there’s no Tzidkatcha at [[Mincha]] of [[Shabbat]]. <ref> Levush 493, Natai Gavriel (Pesach vol 3, 58:4) </ref> | ||
# One shouldn’t fast on Lag BeOmer. <Ref> Natai Gavriel (Pesach vol 3, 59:5) based on Meiri Yevamot 62b</ref> However, if one’s wedding is that day one may fast on Lag BaOmer. <Ref>Halichot Shlomo 11:22 </ref> | # One shouldn’t fast on Lag BeOmer. <Ref> Natai Gavriel (Pesach vol 3, 59:5) based on Meiri Yevamot 62b</ref> However, if one’s wedding is that day one may fast on Lag BaOmer. <Ref>Halichot Shlomo 11:22 </ref> | ||
# Music and dancing are permitted. <Ref>Pri Megadim S”A 493:1, Kaf HaChaim 493, Natai Gavriel (Pesach vol 3, 58:11) </ref> | # Music and dancing are permitted. <Ref>Pri Megadim S”A 493:1, Kaf HaChaim 493, Natai Gavriel (Pesach vol 3, 58:11) </ref> |
Revision as of 12:50, 2 July 2012
- On the day of Lag BeOmer we increase in celebration a little. Some of the reasons include: it’s to remember that on Lag BaOmer the students of Rabbi Akiva stopped dying, [1] it’s the day of the Hilulah (anniversary of the passing) of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai,[2] it’s the day that Rabbi Akiva gave Semicha to his new students [3], and to remember the Maan which began to fall on this day. [4]
- Tachanun is omitted on Lag BaOmer. It is also omitted at Mincha of the day before Lag BaOmer. [5]
- If Mincha falls out on Sunday then there’s no Tzidkatcha at Mincha of Shabbat. [6]
- One shouldn’t fast on Lag BeOmer. [7] However, if one’s wedding is that day one may fast on Lag BaOmer. [8]
- Music and dancing are permitted. [9]
- Some Gedolim were very opposed to burning clothing because of Baal Tashchit (prohibition of wasting), while others defend the minhag. [10]
- Kohanim shouldn’t go into the Kever of Rashbi on Meyron. [11]
- Ashkenazim may cut their hair on the morning of Lag BaOmer. [12] while some are lenient to permit it from the night of Lag BaOmer. [13]Sephardim shouldn’t cut their hair until the morning of the 34th of the Omer. [14]
- According to Ashkenazim, if Lag BaOmer falls out on Sunday then it’s permissible to cut one’s hair on Friday for kavod Shabbat. [15] Some say it’s preferable to do so after Chatzot (halachic midday). [16]
References
- ↑ Meiri Yevamot 62b, Kitzur S”A 120:6
- ↑ Chida in Moreh Etzbah 223
- ↑ Pri Chadash 493, Kaf HaChaim 493:26
- ↑ Sh”t Chatom Sofer Y”D 233
- ↑ Rama 493:2, Mishna Brurah 493:9, Natai Gavriel (Pesach vol 3, 58:3)
- ↑ Levush 493, Natai Gavriel (Pesach vol 3, 58:4)
- ↑ Natai Gavriel (Pesach vol 3, 59:5) based on Meiri Yevamot 62b
- ↑ Halichot Shlomo 11:22
- ↑ Pri Megadim S”A 493:1, Kaf HaChaim 493, Natai Gavriel (Pesach vol 3, 58:11)
- ↑ Natai Gavriel (Pesach vol 3, 59:13)
- ↑ Halichot Shlomo 11:23
- ↑ Rama 493:2
- ↑ Mishna Brurah 493:11 quoting the Eliyah Rabba
- ↑ S”A 493:2
- ↑ Rama 493:2. See Bear Hetiev 493:6 quotes those who are strict but ends off that if the minhag is to be lenient one doesn’t need to be strict.
- ↑ Halichot Shlomo (Chapter 11 note 79)