Pictures of Birkat Hachama

Hi Everyone!

This morning, Nisan 14, 5769 - April 8, 2009, Jews around the world glanced at the sun and recited the blessing on the sun called Birkat HaChama.

I took pictures on top of the roof of the Nusach Achid shul in Ma'ale Adumim and then at the gathering in the S'deh Chemed school yard. I posted the pictures at:

http://www.jr.co.il/ma/pic/2009/ma336.htm

When the first page comes up, press the F11 key on the top of your keyboard for a full page view. Use the icon buttons on the bottom of each page to navigate.

May everyone have a Happy Passover!
Chag Sameach!
Jacob

Birkat Hachama Blessing and Educational Resources

Hi Everyone!

On April 8, 2009, the eve of Passover, Jews around the world will rise early, glance at the sun and recite the least-frequently-recited blessing in Judaism: Birkat HaChama, the blessing on the sun. We recite this blessing once every 28 years.

I created a resource page with links to articles and videos about Birkat HaChama. The address is:

http://www.jr.co.il/hotsites/j-birkat-hachama.htm

Happy Passover,
Jacob