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Blessing and counting of the Omer
When is the time to count the Omer?
Blessing and counting of the Omer
What is the ruling for someone who forgets to count?
Blessing and counting of the Omer
Forgot to count the Omer and remembered within 13 minutes after sunset, what is his status?
Blessing and counting of the Omer
Forgot to Count the Omer One Day – What is the Ruling?
Blessing and counting of the Omer
A person who is unsure if they counted one of the days of the Omer, or forgot – what is their status?
Blessing and counting of the Omer
Writing today such and such for the Omer — has he fulfilled the obligation of counting the Omer?
Blessing and counting of the Omer
Blessing on the Omer when unsure of the day's count
Blessing and counting of the Omer
If someone counted only days without weeks, or only weeks without days — what is their status?
Blessing and counting of the Omer
What is the law for someone who errs in counting?
Haircuts and shaving
Halake Haircut During the Omer
Haircuts and shaving
From which day is it permissible to get a haircut?
Haircuts and shaving
Haircut on Lag BaOmer that falls on Thursday
Weddings and music
Is it permissible to conduct a Torah scroll dedication during the days of the Omer?
Blessing and counting of the Omer
What is the law for a minor who knows how to bless and count but skipped a day?
Blessing and counting of the Omer
What is the law for a boy who becomes Bar Mitzvah during the days of the Omer?