Birkat HaHammah: Blessing the Sun

Birkat HaHammah

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On April 8, 2009, Jewish communities around the world will participate in a unique ritual that occurs only once every 28 years. Together, we will celebrate the return of the sun to its original place in the heavens at the precise time and day of creation by reciting Birkat HaHammah, a blessing on the sun.

Here are some tools and resources to help you plan your celebration:

• COEJL's Bless the Sun Website
  Find an overview of Birkat HaHammah, advocacy resources, news articles and links to local events happening throughout the Jewish community.

• The Shalom Center's Green Menorah Covenant articles:
  Blessing of the Sun: Looking Backwards: April 8, 1981
  Blessing of the Sun: Looking Forward: April 8, 2009

Learn more at http://urj.org/green/judaism/holiday/birkat_hahammah/index.cfm?.

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