MiMachorat HaShabbat – Neima Novetsky – ALHATORAH.ORG

One of the most heated debates between various sects within Judaism and assorted commentators concerns the dating of the bringing of the Omer offering and the meaning of the term "MiMachorat haShabbat", translated literally as "the morrow of the Sabbath".  To what day does this phrase refer?  What is the meaning of "Shabbat" in this context, and why does the Torah refer to the date of the bringing of the Omer in this manner specifically?  This Torahcast, brought to you by ALHATORAH.ORG, featuring Neima Novetsky, explores these questions and more.  For primary sources and analysis, see: https://alhatorah.org/MiMachorat_HaShabbat.