Birkat Hachamah 721 / בִּרְכַּת הַחַמָּה 4481
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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 4481 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 665 | 5 Nisan 4425 | ||
| Birkat Hachamah 693 | 14 Nisan 4453 | ||
| Birkat Hachamah 721 | 23 Nisan 4481 | ||
| Birkat Hachamah 749 | 2 Nisan 4509 | ||
| Birkat Hachamah 777 | 12 Nisan 4537 |
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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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