Birkat Hachamah 889 / בִּרְכַּת הַחַמָּה 4649
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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 4649 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 833 | 2 Nisan 4593 | ||
| Birkat Hachamah 861 | 11 Nisan 4621 | ||
| Birkat Hachamah 889 | 21 Nisan 4649 | ||
| Birkat Hachamah 917 | 29 Adar II 4677 | ||
| Birkat Hachamah 945 | 9 Nisan 4705 |
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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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