In His Torah, G-d gives us directives on how to live our lives and utilize the creations He placed in our world. Every person has a specific mission to accomplish by trying to keep G-d's Mitzvot to the best of his ability, and each object we encounter can be used for a positive purpose as instructed in the Torah.
 
However, G-d did not limit us to the things found on our planet. The Jewish calendar is based on lunar months and is also in sync with the solar cycle so that the holidays occur in the correct seasons. Therefore, the Rabbis that write the calendar must have a broad knowledge of the workings of astronomy.
 
At the beginning of each month on the Hebrew calendar, when a new moon appears, there is a special blessing to be recited. Additionally, this year, in the Hebrew month of Nissan, which marks the beginning of the Spring, there is a unique blessing to be said on the sun.
 
According to the Torah's view on the movement of the stars and planets, there is a specific place in the galaxy where G-d placed the sun at the start of the creation of the world. Once in 28 years the sun returns to that position in the Spring season, and the blessing for the sun can be said. This year we have the rare opportunity, on the day before Passover begins, to say the prayers and blessings thanking G-d for the creation of the sun, called Birkat Hachamah.  
 
Join our community as we gather on this singular occasion to recite Birkas Hachamah April 8th Wednesday morning 8:45
Rue du cornet 22.

 

Wishing you a Happy and Kosher and joyous Pesach!