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Birkat Hachamah: Singing and Prayers

Nissan 4 5781 - April 8 1981



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Posted: Apr 7, 2009
Inspiring
Watching this video is so moving and inspiring...I'm looking forward to the celebration tomorrow! It will be my pleasure to thank G-d for the sun.
Posted By JM

Posted: Apr 5, 2009
Thank you!
Thank you for educating me about every aspect of my Jewish religion! I am a Jewish woman who never went to Hebrew school and learned very little about my Jewish religion growing up. I am fascinated by the information on Chabad.org. Thanks again!
Posted By Anonymous, New York, NY

Posted: Apr 3, 2009
Berchas Hachama
Very inspiring to view the Rebbe at the 1981 Birchas Hachama. Thanks for sharing these video clips with the public
Posted By Anonymous, Brooklyn, ny



 

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