The Omer: Why the Punishment?

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Posted on 02.01.24

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During the Omer, we curtail music, dancing, weddings and other joyful events. Our Sages explain that it's because of the death of Rebbe Akiva's 24,000 students. But that was 1,900 years ago! Why are we still being punished?

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