Birkat Hachamah 1477 / בִּרְכַּת הַחַמָּה 5237
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A rare Jewish blessing recited once every 28 years thanking G-d for creating the sun ☀️
Birkat Hachamah for Hebrew Year 5237 occurred on .
Birkat Hachama (Hebrew: ברכת החמה) refers to a rare Jewish blessing recited to thank the Creator for the sun. The blessing is recited once every 28 years when, according to Jewish tradition, the sun returns to the position it occupied at the moment of Creation. The sun’s 28-year cycle completes on Tuesday at sundown, but since the sun must be visible for the blessing, it is recited the following Wednesday morning. The most recent occurrence was April 8, 2009; the next is scheduled for April 8, 2037.
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Dates for Birkat Hachamah
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birkat Hachamah 1421 | 23 Nisan 5181 | ||
| Birkat Hachamah 1449 | 2 Nisan 5209 | ||
| Birkat Hachamah 1477 | 12 Nisan 5237 | ||
| Birkat Hachamah 1505 | 21 Nisan 5265 | ||
| Birkat Hachamah 1533 | 29 Adar II 5293 |
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References
- The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
- Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
- “Birkat Hachama” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
- Wikimedia Foundation Inc.
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