Counting the Omer: History, Significance, and Practice

Explore our detailed guide on counting the Omer, its historical roots, significance in Jewish tradition, and practical, inspiring counting methods.
Parashat Emor: Priestly Rules

Emor (“Say”) opens with laws regulating priestly behavior, working in the Mishkan (Tabernacle), and consuming sacrifices and priestly food. It describes the biblical holidays of Passover, Shavuot, Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and Sukkot, and ends with a story about a blasphemer and his punishment.