Question:What is the significance of the bow and arrow on lag b’omer
Answer: The bow and arrow were to commemorate a special victory of the
Bar-Kochba revolt against Rome (132-135 BCE) that occurred on Lag BaOmer
after several unsuccessful campaigns prior.
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