Birkat Hachamah 1701 / בִּרְכַּת הַחַמָּה 5461
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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 5461 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 1645 | 9 Nisan 5405 | ||
| Birkat Hachamah 1673 | 19 Nisan 5433 | ||
| Birkat Hachamah 1701 | 27 Adar II 5461 | ||
| Birkat Hachamah 1729 | 7 Nisan 5489 | ||
| Birkat Hachamah 1757 | 16 Nisan 5517 |
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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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