The Omer Song
Fast, fun, song about counting the omer. Lyrics and mp3 included.
Type: Music
Omer Counting
Ecological Sustainability and Jewish Civilization
Rabbi Shawn Zevit passionately promotes the importance of both tikkun hanefesh (healing of the soul) and tikkun olam (healing of the world). This file outlines a talk he gave to launch the 2007 Omer study period for the Jewish Reconstructionist Federation. The theme is environmental sustainability.
Type: Speech
The Four Children Count the Omer
This program, designed for middle school through adult learners, explores four different perspectives on counting the Omer. It is based on the four children of the Passover seder and includes discussion questions at the end.
Type: Class Activity
Shavuot
Rabbis Shai Gluskin and Linda Potemken explore the history and meaning of the Jewish spring festival, the counting of the Omer, and the time of "receiving of the Torah." This is an episode of the radio program Heart, Mind and Spirit.
Type: Audio Interview