Pictures of Birkas Hachama -- Johannesburg.
It was a truly awesome event. There were about 1000 people there. It was unbelievable to see the unity in the Jewish community. Everyone gathered together regardless of denomination. Beautiful.
Some quick facts:
- This years Birkas Hachama happens 1 time in 532 years. You saw right. 1/532 yrs. That is because the lunar cycle is 19 years in which there are 7 leap years (containing two months of Adar) and 12 regular years and every 19 years the cycle restarts. This is that year. So 28*19=532.
- This is the 207th cycle of the sun. 207 is the numerical value of Raz, which means secret in Hebrew. Everyone hold on tight, the next 28 years are going to be a revelation of secrets.
Everyone have a lovely Pesach. Release yourself from the shackles which drag you down!
