Birkat Hachamah 609 / בִּרְכַּת הַחַמָּה 4369
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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 4369 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 553 | 24 Adar II 4313 | ||
| Birkat Hachamah 581 | 5 Nisan 4341 | ||
| Birkat Hachamah 609 | 14 Nisan 4369 | ||
| Birkat Hachamah 637 | 24 Adar II 4397 | ||
| Birkat Hachamah 665 | 5 Nisan 4425 |
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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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