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Bonfires, bows and arrows, Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai. This collection of sheets includes information and activities to enrich your study and observance of Lag BaOmer.
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33: The Magic Number
Explore the deeper significance of Lag BaOmer, from its place in the Omer count and mourning period to its connections with Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai, mystical traditions, and even the arrival of manna.
Hey! Nobody's Perfect!
A deep look at the story of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai and his son's experience living in a cave and re-entering the world after 12 years of isolation. What does their story teach us about expecting perfection from ourselves and others?
Bonfires and the Bonds of Life
A look at why it is traditional to light bonfires on Lag BaOmer.
Leaving the Cave
This lesson uses the story of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai and his son, Rabbi Elazar, as a lens through which to discuss the experience of social distancing due to the corona virus. Students read the story from the Talmud and an article from the Washington Post which present a variety of reactions to extreme circumstances. At the end of the lesson, students hypothesize on the effect of the virus on the future of education.
The lesson was written for high school students. Younger students might enjoy the sheet, Hey! Nobody's Perfect! https://www.sefaria.org/sheets/311951?lang=bi