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Birchas Ha-Ilan" (the blessing of the tree).
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Birchas Ha-Ilan" (the blessing of the tree).
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Every year, people gather in our yard to make a blessing that can be made only once a year -- the blessing on blossoming trees, known in Hebrew as "Birkat Ha-Ilan, the blessing of the tree.
According to the Jewish tradition, when first seeing a fruit tree in bloom in the spring, we recite a special blessing. This blessing praises God for His ongoing renewal of creation and thanks Him for creating good trees in the world, for us to enjoy.

 

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The imagery of a tree resembles a tattoo as if suggesting the permanent markings are an actual mark of the creator upon all women-- just as it is upon nature-- to bear fruit and multiply. Soulful and full (like wine) but also not without a sense of blessings being burdens.
-- Ira, 11/20/09

the Name of Hashem must be with - G-d
-- Yossi, 7/27/09

Probably the best of this collection. Very simple gamma of the colors... this makes required effect. Congratulations!
-- Boris, 12/6/06