Yeshivish glossary term
the Omer
עומר
Meaning
- Omer-counting period between Pesach and Shavuos
- biblical measure and offering underlying the count
Alternate spellings
Omer
Usage and context
In ordinary Yeshivish conversation “the Omer” often means the Sefirah period.
- Category
- Omer and Shavuos
- Language origin
- Hebrew
Example in Yeshivish
We are in the middle of the Omer.
Plain-English example
We are in the period of counting between Passover and Shavuos.