The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/omer/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:33:36 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Omer | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/omer/ 32 32 Dani Aloush, 52: Electrical engineer dreamed of living in Thailand https://www.timesofisrael.com/dani-aloush-52-electrical-engineer-dreamed-of-living-in-thailand/ Sun, 28 Sep 2025 18:49:44 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3647970 Accidentally killed while working near the Gaza border on October 9, 2023

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]]> Kibbutz marks 80 years of Shavuot song and dance with pioneering artworks https://www.timesofisrael.com/kibbutz-marks-80-years-of-shavuot-song-and-dance-with-pioneering-artworks/ Sun, 01 Jun 2025 10:00:46 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3558266 Northern Kibbutz Ramat Yohanan hosts expansive exhibit inspired by the pre-state work of choreographer Leah Bergstein and composer Mattityahu Shelem for the harvest festival

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]]> At Dead Sea hotels, lasting mental, physical traumas delay homecoming for some evacuees https://www.timesofisrael.com/at-dead-sea-hotels-lasting-mental-physical-traumas-delay-homecoming-for-some-evacuees/ Wed, 13 Mar 2024 12:38:46 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3243390 Despite challenging conditions, some displaced have rejected government incentives to return, citing lingering security concerns, while others still have no homes to go back to

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]]> Some wealthy towns lag behind poorer ones in using solar energy potential – index https://www.timesofisrael.com/some-wealthy-towns-lag-behind-poorer-ones-in-using-solar-energy-potential-index/ Wed, 09 Aug 2023 10:52:19 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3067347 Energy Ministry launches online ranking system, which focuses on dual-use systems where panels are added to existing facilities

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]]> New project translates ritual Omer counting to 49 Jewish languages https://www.timesofisrael.com/new-project-translates-ritual-omer-counting-to-49-jewish-languages/ Fri, 07 Apr 2023 08:17:45 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2991437 On each of the 49 days between Passover and Shavuot, researchers will post recitation in different language, including Ladino, Yiddish and more obscure tongues like Judeo-Georgian

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]]> For 117,000 Israelis with Pesach-related names, the holiday never ends https://www.timesofisrael.com/for-117000-israelis-with-pesach-related-names-the-holiday-never-ends/ Sun, 02 Apr 2023 09:38:38 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2988348 Alongside 112,000 Moshes, there are 1,4290 Pesachs; 3,795 Nisans and even four Matzas

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]]> Hours before his wedding, man shot and seriously injured near southern town https://www.timesofisrael.com/hours-before-his-wedding-man-shot-and-seriously-injured-near-southern-town/ Sat, 03 Dec 2022 07:54:48 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2889447 Shooting suspected to be revenge for murder of Lakiya woman in family feud

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]]> Judge said to feel threatened after shooting in which relatives were killed https://www.timesofisrael.com/judge-said-to-feel-threatened-after-shooting-in-which-relatives-were-killed/ Thu, 07 Nov 2019 19:12:44 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2178784 TV report says suspects were spotted scoping out Naser Abu Taha's home in the southern town of Omer days before deadly attack

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]]> In Beersheba, pioneering locals spearhead desert city’s urban renewal https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-beersheba-pioneering-locals-spearhead-desert-citys-urban-renewal/ Sat, 24 Nov 2018 03:51:28 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1959733 The capital of the Negev is a fount of neighborly spirit, with locals, recent BGU grads, and immigrants gathering together to make a difference

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]]> After Gaza rocket hits Beersheba, IDF levels an alleged Hamas HQ https://www.timesofisrael.com/after-beersheba-hit-by-rocket-idf-conducts-new-strikes-in-northern-gaza/ Thu, 09 Aug 2018 15:29:54 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1905459&preview=true&preview_id=1905459 As high-level security cabinet convenes to discuss violence in south, Israeli jets flatten five-story building near Gaza City the army says was used by Hamas internal security

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]]> Beersheba targeted by rocket attack for first time since 2014 war https://www.timesofisrael.com/beersheba-targeted-by-rocket-attack-for-first-time-since-2014-war/ Thu, 09 Aug 2018 13:00:34 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1905349&preview=true&preview_id=1905349 Projectile strikes open field outside the southern city, shattering a ceasefire that lasted approximately two hours

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]]> Why counting the Omer matters https://blogs.timesofisrael.com/sefirat-haomer-the-secret-to-human-and-rabbinical-autonomy/ Fri, 04 May 2018 12:41:35 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1843506 The weeks after Passover signify how to serve God independent of His overwhelming presence

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]]> Sefirat HaOmer: What really counts https://blogs.timesofisrael.com/sefirat-haomer-what-really-counts/ Wed, 27 Apr 2016 05:27:54 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1382766 The struggle for moral behavior only makes sense after you realize that there is more to life than meets the eye

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]]> Bus company halts ‘Omer tracker’ electronic service https://www.timesofisrael.com/bus-company-halts-omer-tracker-electronic-service/ Mon, 28 Apr 2014 14:22:52 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=966348 The Egged firm cancels program after receiving complaints it catered to religious population

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]]> Infant, 60-year-old man die in unrelated drownings https://www.timesofisrael.com/infant-60-year-old-man-die-in-unrelated-drownings/ Sat, 29 Jun 2013 14:26:47 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=574200 Three other near-drownings reported across the country as summer recreation takes its toll

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