Tonight, after sundown, we count the following day of the Omer:
Today is 28 days, which is 4 weeks of the Omer
Month: May 2025
Omer Learning: Day 27
Tonight, after sundown, we count the following day of the Omer:
Today is 27 days, which is 3 weeks and 6 days of the Omer
How to: the blessings and procedure for counting the Omer.
From Our Community:
Contributed by: Jeanne Briskin. U’vashofar Gadol by Beth Abraham Synagogue Youth Choir, Dayton Ohio.
Our synagogue , Beth Abraham, in Dayton Ohio had a youth choir led by Cantor Jerome Kopmar. It eventually got good enough to travel around the US and Israel. They recorded several albums, including one with Jan Peerce. Learn More.
We’re still accepting submission to this year’s Omer Learning project. Share a meaningful clip of Jewish Music with the community here. We look forward to sharing your insights with community!
Omer Learning: Day 26
Tonight, after sundown, we count the following day of the Omer:
Today is 26 days, which is 3 weeks and 5 days of the Omer
How to: the blessings and procedure for counting the Omer.
From Our Community:
Contributed by: Russ Friedson. Dust in the Wind by Kansas.
“For dust you are, and to dust you shall return.”
— Genesis 3:19 Learn More.
We’re still accepting submission to this year’s Omer Learning project. Share a meaningful clip of Jewish Music with the community here. We look forward to sharing your insights with community!
Omer Learning: Day 25
Tonight, after sundown, we count the following day of the Omer:
Today is 25 days, which is 3 weeks and 4 days of the Omer
How to: the blessings and procedure for counting the Omer.
From Our Community:
Contributed by: Laura Naide . Living on a Prayer by Bon Jovi. Keyboardist David Bryan is Jewish. Also this: https://forward.com/culture/361787/the-secret-jewish-history-of-bon-jovi/.
This iconic anthem is about hope, perseverance, and faith in uncertain times.
Omer tie-in: The Omer is a time of spiritual refinement in the wilderness—we’re halfway there in a journey toward revelation at Sinai. Lyric reflection: “Take my hand, we’ll make it, I swear.” Could also explore themes of bitachon (trust) and communal support in growth.
Editor’s note: per Laura’s genius suggestion, I’ve put this song at the Omer’s half-way point. Thanks Laura!
We’re still accepting submission to this year’s Omer Learning project. Share a meaningful clip of Jewish Music with the community here. We look forward to sharing your insights with community!
Omer Learning: Day 24
Tonight, after sundown, we count the following day of the Omer:
Today is 24 days, which is 3 weeks and 3 days of the Omer
How to: the blessings and procedure for counting the Omer.
From Our Community:
Contributed by: Jeremy Bronheim. Latke Recipe (based on Shut Up and Dance) by The Maccabeats (via Walk the Moon).
The song that Latke Recipe is based on (Shut Up and Dance by Walk the Moon) is a terrific song that my wife and I love to swing dance to. Since The Maccabeats turned it into my absolute favorite song of theirs a couple of Chanukahs ago, I’ve had a hard time deciding which I like better, their parody or the original. Learn More.
We’re still accepting submission to this year’s Omer Learning project. Share a meaningful clip of Jewish Music with the community here. We look forward to sharing your insights with community!
Omer Learning: Day 23
Tonight, after sundown, we count the following day of the Omer:
Today is 23 days, which is 3 weeks and 2 days of the Omer
How to: the blessings and procedure for counting the Omer.
From Our Community:
Contributed by: Sharon Beth. White Christmas by Irving Berlin by Bing Crosby.
With all of the overplaying of Christmas carols, now starting even before Thanksgiving, this one, written by Jewish Irving Baline, always makes me smile. It’s secular, and provides wonderfully tranquil winter vistas.
We’re still accepting submission to this year’s Omer Learning project. Share a meaningful clip of Jewish Music with the community here. We look forward to sharing your insights with community!
Omer Learning: Day 22
Tonight, after sundown, we count the following day of the Omer:
Today is 22 days, which is 3 weeks and 1 day of the Omer
How to: the blessings and procedure for counting the Omer.
From Our Community:
Contributed by: Ken Ackerman. Bashana Haba’ah by Shir Soul.
This is my favorite spring audio clip.
We’re still accepting submission to this year’s Omer Learning project. Share a meaningful clip of Jewish Music with the community here. We look forward to sharing your insights with community!
Omer Learning: Day 21
Tonight, after sundown, we count the following day of the Omer:
Today is 21 days, which is 3 weeks of the Omer
Omer Learning: Day 20
Tonight, after sundown, we count the following day of the Omer:
Today is 20 days, which is 2 weeks and 6 days of the Omer
How to: the blessings and procedure for counting the Omer.
From Our Community:
Contributed by: Ben Simon. Ride ’em Jewboy by Kinky Friedman.
You have to read the song’s title not as a slur, but as analogous to ‘cowboy.’ The ‘learn more’ link gives additional context, and even explains why Kinky Friedman was Nelson Mandela’s favorite artist. Learn More.
We’re still accepting submission to this year’s Omer Learning project. Share a meaningful clip of Jewish Music with the community here. We look forward to sharing your insights with community!
Omer Learning: Day 19
Tonight, after sundown, we count the following day of the Omer:
Today is 19 days, which is 2 weeks and 5 days of the Omer
How to: the blessings and procedure for counting the Omer.
From Our Community:
Contributed by: Anonymous. On a clear day by Barbara Streisand .
Her voice is unmatched and wonderful
We’re still accepting submission to this year’s Omer Learning project. Share a meaningful clip of Jewish Music with the community here. We look forward to sharing your insights with community!