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.
This year, 5769, we will perform this special mitzvah on the morning of April 8 (the morning before Passover).
A detailed guide has been made available on Chabad.org in 5 languages:
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Moshiach Tzeitin
I heard that twice in history, Birchas Hachama happened Erev Pesach – like this year. In the past, they happened Erev Pesach during Yetzias Mitzraim and during the story of Chanukah / Purim, can’t remember exactly. IY”H this year…. 3rd and final golus, amen!!!
to Moshiach Tzeitn
You heard wrong.
the last time Birchas Hachama was on Erev Pesach was 1925.
Milhouse
And neither Yetzias Mitzrayim nor Purim were on Birkas Hachamo years at all. Lo dubim velo yaar. The whole thing is a ridiculous bobbe maise.