Venue: Young Israel of West Hempstead Young Israel of West Hempstead

Halacha:

Lashon Harah 

Machshava:

Lag BaOmer,  Sefirat HaOmer 

References: Yevamot: 62B  

Description

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)