One reason for counting the days between Passover and Shavuot is to improve character traits.

Rabbi Akiva's students died when they failed to heed his core teaching.

Why are these weeks between Passover and Lag Ba'Omer treated differently than other national tragedies that have befallen the Jewish people?

In this webinar, Rabbi Ari Enkin discusses Sefirat Ha'omer - the days between Passover and Shavuot.

We now find ourselves in the period known as "Sefirat Ha’Omer," which is the countdown (countup, actually!) from Passover to Shavuot.

As Shavuot celebrates the giving of the Torah on Mount Sinai, counting the days between Passover and Shavuot is seen as preparation for this awesome event.

What lies behind this enigmatic festival? And why the bonfires?