Sefiras Haomer
What position should one be in when saying the bracha on Sefiras Haomer (sitting, standing, leaning, etc)?
Standing
What did the Romans want to do with Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai?
Kill him
Why did the students of Rabbi Akiva die?
They did not show proper respect to one another
Where is Rashbi buried?
Meron
If you forgot to count the Omer at night, what should you do?
Count in the morning without a bracha
What was never seen in the days of Rashbi?
Rainbow
How many students of Rabbi Akiva's died?
24,000
What did Rashbi eat/drink in the cave
Carob from a tree, water from a spring
What do we not do during Sefiras Haomer?
Cut hair, listen to music, make weddings
How long was Rashbi in the cave?
13 years
How long was Rabbi Akiva away from his wife for?
14 years
What happened when Rashbi came out of the cave for the first time?
Looked at the farmers, fire came out of eyes, burnt their crop
What is the omer?
A Korban of barley brought during Pesach
Which book is Rashbi famous for writing?
Zohar
How many students of Rabbi Akiva were left?
5
Why do we make bonfires on Lag B'omer
Represents the great light that Rashbi brought into the world
What did the korban omer consist of?
Barley, flour, oul and levonah
Who was in the cave with Rashbi (what was his name?)
His son, Elazar
What did Rabbi Akiva bring as a present for his wife when he returned home?
As a reminder that there was never a rainbow in the life of Rashbi