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Blessing and counting of the Omer

What is the law for someone who errs in counting?

Blessing and counting of the Omer

If someone counted only days without weeks, or only weeks without days — what is their status?

Blessing and counting of the Omer

Blessing on the Omer when unsure of the day's count

Blessing and counting of the Omer

Writing today such and such for the Omer — has he fulfilled the obligation of counting the Omer?

Blessing and counting of the Omer

A person who is unsure if they counted one of the days of the Omer, or forgot – what is their status?

Blessing and counting of the Omer

Forgot to Count the Omer One Day – What is the Ruling?

Blessing and counting of the Omer

Forgot to count the Omer and remembered within 13 minutes after sunset, what is his status?

Blessing and counting of the Omer

What is the ruling for someone who forgets to count?

Blessing and counting of the Omer

When is the time to count the Omer?

Blessing and counting of the Omer

Is it preferable for women to count the Omer without a blessing?

Haircuts and shaving

What are the prohibited activities during the days of the Omer count?

Haircuts and shaving

Is it permissible to get a haircut on Rosh Chodesh during the days of the Omer count?

Customs during the sefirah

Is it permissible to buy or renovate a house during the days of the Counting of the Omer?

Customs during the sefirah

Is it permissible to go to the beach, pool, etc., during the days of the Omer count?

Customs during the sefirah

Is it permissible to buy new clothes during the Counting of the Omer?