The Aveilus of "Sefirah": Elevating Our Humanity

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May 11 2022
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Venue: Young Israel of West Hempstead Young Israel of West Hempstead

Halacha:
Lashon Harah 
Machshava:
Lag BaOmer,  Sefirat HaOmer 

References: Yevamot: 62B  

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What do the deaths of Rebbi Akiva's students have to do with sefiras ha'omer? How can there be different minhagim for this aveilus, and how can we continue to mourn after Lag BaOmer? (Sources Attached)

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