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The Omer
We count the Omer for 49 days, starting on the second night of Pesach/Passover and ending with Shavuot. In 2025/5785 the Omer period begins the evening of April 13 and concludes June 1 before sunset.
Lag B’Omer, the 33rd day of the Omer, falls from sundown May 15 – sundown May 16.
About This Holiday
Learn from: Aish (Orthodox) | Chabad (Orthodox) | Exploring Judaism (Conservative) | My Jewish Learning (non-denominational) | Reform Judaism
Events
All events listed at Central Time and are on Zoom if no location is noted. Submit an event here.
An Inner Journey Through the Omer (Temple of Aaron) 11:45 AM Saturday, May 31. Temple of Aaron (616 S Mississippi River Blvd, St Paul)
Self-Guided Practices
2025 Omer Calendar (Temple of Aaron)
49 Steps (Limmud North America)
Counting the Omer Daily Email Reflections (Temple Israel) April 13 – June 1. To subscribe, email [email protected]
My Omer: 49 Steps to Personal Refinement (Meaningful Life Center)
The Omer Workbook: A 49 Day Self-Care Immersion (Gold Herring)
P.O.P., the Pandemic Omer Project (MN JCC & JCreate)
Further Resources & Tools
Lag B’Omer & Sefirat Ha’Omer Source Sheets (Sefaria)
The Omer: What Are We Counting? And Why? (TC Jewfolk)
Omer Ceremonies, Poems, Songs & more (Ritualwell)
What is the Lag BaOmer pilgrimage? (The Conversation)
Writing & Videos on The Omer/Lag B’Omer (The Rabbi Sacks Legacy Trust)
Shavuot
In 5785/2025, Shavuot is sundown June 1 – sundown June 2.
About This Holiday
Learn from: Aish (Orthodox) | Chabad (Orthodox) | Exploring Judaism (Conservative) | My Jewish Learning (non-denominational) | Reform Judaism
Events
All events listed at Central Time and are on Zoom if no location is noted. Submit an event here.
A Taste of Shavuot Shabbat Dinner (Chabad Macalester-Groveland) 7:30 PM Friday, May 30. Chabad Macalester-Groveland (1546 Portland Ave, St Paul)
Children’s Shavuot Fun at Grand Old Day (Chabad Macalester-Groveland) 10:30 AM Sunday, June 1. Grand Old Day (1295 Grand Ave)
Wine & Cheese Reception (Beth Jacob) 6:30 PM Sunday, June 1. Beth Jacob Congregation (1179 Victoria Curve, Mendota Heights)
Tikkun Leil Shavuot Options (Sunday, June 1)
Shir Tikvah 6 PM. Shir Tikvah (1360 W Minnehaha Pkwy, Minneapolis) & Zoom
Temple of Aaron 4th Annual Shavuot Art Walk 7 PM. Temple of Aaron (616 S Mississippi River Blvd, St Paul)
Adath Jeshurun 7:15 PM. Adath Jeshurun (10500 Hillside Lane West, Minnetonka)
Temple Israel 7:30 PM. Temple Israel (2323 Fremont Ave S, Minneapolis) & Livestream
Beth El 8 PM. Beth El Synagogue (5225 Barry St W, Saint Louis Park)
Beth Jacob 8 PM. Beth Jacob Congregation (1179 Victoria Curve, Mendota Heights)
Chabad Maple Grove 9 PM. RSVP for location
Mount Zion 9:15 PM. Mount Zion (1300 Summit Ave, St Paul)
Shavuot Dairy Social (Chabad Young Jewish Professionals) 5 PM Monday, June 2. Chabad YJP (3017 James Ave S, Minneapolis) $10
Kids’ Dairy Buffet (Chabad Maple Grove) 5:30 PM Monday, June 2. RSVP for location
Shavuot Ice Cream Party (Chabad Minneapolis) 5:30 PM Monday, June 2. Chabad Minneapols (11033 Hillside Ln W, Minnetonka)
Further Resources & Tools
Family activities for Sivan (TALI Education)
Shavuot poetry, blogs, rituals, & more (Ritualwell)
Shavuot source sheets (Sefaria)
Shavuot sustainability resources (Hazon)
Shavuot resources (Rabbi Sacks Legacy Trust)
Shavuot with kids (PJ Library)
Tips For Celebrating Shavuot This Year (TC Jewfolk)
Recipes
Blintz Soufflé | Blueberry Balsamic Ice Cream | Syrian Cheese Sambusak, Israeli Bourekas & Israeli Cheesecake (TC Jewfolk)
Shavuot Recipes (Rebekah Lowin)
Shavuot Food (The Nosher)
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