The Real Meaning of Lag BaOmer - Rabbi Yitzchak Breitowitz
Lag BaOmer is a day of joy… But why? On one hand, it marks the point when the students of Rabbi Akiva stopped dying. On the other hand, it is connected to the revelation of the deepest secrets of the Torah. So what is really happening on this day? In this video we explore: Why Rabbi Akiva’s 24,000 students died The deeper meaning behind “not showing proper respect” What “kavod” really means — beyond politeness The Kabbalistic significance of Lag BaOmer (Hod she’b’Hod) Why this day represents a turning point Follow us: https://www.hidabroot.com https://www.youtube.com/@Hidabrootcom https://www.instagram.com/hidabroot_global https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbCYZjl1CYoa4ulQIK2q Rabbi Yitzchak Breitowitz is a world-renowned lecturer and rabbinic authority, who is a senior lecturer at Ohr Somayach in Jerusalem. Rabbi Breitowitz's scope of knowledge, brilliance, as well as a unique ability to grasp complicated material and communicate it clearly to others is legendary. He has lectured extensively throughout the US and Israel on medical, business, and family ethics. He has published numerous articles on bankruptcy, commercial law, medical ethics, & Jewish law. Yeshivat Ohr Somayach located in the heart of Jerusalem, is an educational institution for young Jewish English-speaking men. We have a range of classes and programs designed for the intellectually curious and academically inclined - for those with no background in Jewish learning to those who are proficient in Gemara and other original source material. To find the perfect program for you, please visit our website https://ohr.edu/study_in_israelwhatsapp us at https://bit.ly/OSREGISTER or call our placement specialist at 1-254-981-0133 today! Subscribe to the Rabbi Breitowitz Q&A Podcast at https://plnk.to/rbq&a #LagBaOmer #Zohar #RabbiShimon #Torah #Judaism #SefiratHaOmer #Kabbalah #AhavatYisrael #Emunah #JewishWisdom #Growth #Spirituality #Unity #LifeLessons #Inspiration #Faith #Middot