According to Jewish tradition, the plague ceased on Lag b’Omer, making that date a time of celebration. Lag b’Omer is also believed to be the date of death of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai ...

Jewish holidays take place in the unique context of the Jewish ... On the 33rd day of the counting, the plague stopped, and Jews proclaimed a celebration called Lag B'omer. Today, young people in the ...

(JTA) — Three well-known Jewish music performers from Israel will hold their first joint concert on Lag b’Omer to raise donations for victims of the COVID-19 pandemic. Yaakov Shwekey ...