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Sefirat HaOmer (literally, "the counting of the Omer") is the period of 49 days between Passover and Shavuot. Each day is verbally counted off. Traditionally, this period of time is a solemn one, and many avoid celebrations during this calendar period.
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Counting of the Omer, Altona Haggadah. Isaac Abravanel, Altona Germany, 1763.  Jacob M. Lowy Collection. Library and Archives Canada, e007912451
Counting of the Omer, Altona Haggadah. Isaac Abravanel, Altona Germany, 1763. Jacob M. Lowy Collection. Library and Archives Canada, e007912451
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