Wrote the Days of the Omer but Did Not Count Orally
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Question
If I sent a text message at night saying today is the 20th day of the Omer and forgot to count, can I continue counting?
Answer
Shalom Rav
There is a disagreement among the poskim whether writing the days of the Omer without counting orally is considered a valid count.
According to Halacha, one should not rely on the written count and should recount orally without a blessing.
However, in this case, one can rely on those who hold that writing is effective as oral counting, and may continue counting with a blessing.
Source
Responsa of Rabbi Akiva Eiger (Mahadok Siman 29), Birkei Yosef Orach Chaim 489, Responsa Kol Eliyahu Part 1, 30.
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