Counting the Omer Mitzvah
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Leviticus 23:15-16 states, "From the day after the day of rest (second day of Passover)—that is, from the day you bring the sheaf for waving—you count seven full weeks, until the day after the seventh week, you are to count fifty days, and then you are to present a new grain offering to ADONAI."
I was reciting Day 5 of the "Counting the Omer" blessing when the Spirit reminded me to tell G-d's people that this 50-day journey from Passover to Shavuot (Pentecost) is meant to be a spiritual journey to keep leaven (sin) out of our lives and to dig deeper into our purpose here on earth—Why am I alive? Who am I to reach? What needs to be done this year, and how am I to get it done?
It is "living in purpose" that excites the Most High! Let's please Him this season.
Shalom, Ephraim
Google: What is counting the Omer in 2026...
The omer is counted every evening just after nightfall, beginning on the second night of Passover and continuing until the night before Shavuot.
In 2026, counting the Omer begins at sundown on Thursday, April 2, 2026 (the second night of Passover), and concludes at nightfall on Thursday, May 21, 2026. Shavuot begins after sunset on Thursday, May 21, 2026.
Key Details for Omer 2026
• Start Date: Thursday night, April 2, 2026 (Nisan 16, 5786).
• End Date: Thursday night, May 21, 2026 (6 Sivan, 5786).
• Lag B'Omer (33rd Day): Monday night, May 4, 2026.
How to Count
1. Time: The count is recited in the evening (after nightfall), beginning on the second night of Pesach (April 2, 2026).
2. Blessing: Recite the blessing: "Baruch atah Adonai Eloheinu Melech ha'olam, asher kid'shanu b'mitzvotav v'tzivanu al s'firat ha'omer."
3. The Count: State the day of the Omer (e.g., "Today is xxx day of the Omer").
4. Missed Count: If the night count is missed, it can be counted during the following day without a blessing.
Daily Guide Examples (2026)
• Night of April 2 (Day 1): "Today is one day of the Omer."
• Night of April 7 (Day 6): "Today is six days of the Omer."
• Night of May 2 (Day 31): "Today is thirty-one days, which is four weeks and three days of the Omer."
For a full printable schedule, consult the Chabad.org Omer Calendar or Hebcal.com.
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