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Shabbos Mevarchim is the name given to the Shabbos before each Rosh Chodesh. This Shabbos is called "Mevarchim" (blessing) because on this Shabbat, before Mussaf prayer, the Jewish people bless the upcoming month with a special blessing established by the Geonim. | Shabbos Mevarchim is the name given to the Shabbos before each Rosh Chodesh. This Shabbos is called "Mevarchim" (blessing) because on this Shabbat, before Mussaf prayer, the Jewish people bless the upcoming month with a special blessing established by the Geonim<ref>In the Siddur Tehillat Hashem, the prayer is printed in the place where it is recited, after Yekum Purkan.</ref>. | ||
The exception is the Shabbos before Rosh Chodesh Tishrei (Rosh Hashanah), when the Jewish people do not bless the month. Instead, Hashem Himself blesses it, which gives the Jewish people the power to bless the other months of the year. | The exception is the Shabbos before Rosh Chodesh Tishrei (Rosh Hashanah), when the Jewish people do not bless the month. Instead, Hashem Himself blesses it, which gives the Jewish people the power to bless the other months of the year. | ||
