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Every 28 years the sun returns to the exact position, at the same time of the week, that it occupied at the time of its creationóat the beginning of the fourth day of creation. A special blessing called Birkat Hachamah, “the sun blessing” is recited to mark this event. Due to the rarity of this event, this blessing is customarily recited amid large public gatherings of men, women and children.

Birkat Hachamah – Thank G-d for the Sun

Every 28 years the sun returns to the exact position, at the same time of the week, that it occupied at the time of its creationóat the beginning of the fourth day of creation. A special blessing called Birkat Hachamah, “the sun blessing” is recited to mark this event. Due to the rarity of this event, this blessing is customarily recited amid large public gatherings of men, women and children.

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