Lag B’Omer and concerns over paganism ~ The Jewish feast of Lag B’Omer began yesterday evening and with it renewed concerns that some celebrations are pagan in origin.

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Lag B'Omer and concerns over paganism

The Jewish feast of Lag B'Omer begins this evening and with it renewed concerns that some celebrations are pagan in origin.

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