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<DIV>I am curious to know what is the first source about saying Birkhat Hachama on April 8 (Greorian Calendar) which is March 3rd (Julian Calendar). It is clear to me that the calculation is based on the fact that the first Tekufat Nissan, Shenat Tohu was on Adar 22nd (Tosafot, Rosh Hashana Daf 8 amud 1).</DIV>
<DIV>Indeed, March 3rd (Julian) was Adar 22nd in Shnat Tohu.</DIV>
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<DIV>If I try to calculate by Tekufot, I do not get the same date.</DIV>
<DIV>If we say Tal Umatar 60 days after the tekufa, then the tekufa (tekufat Tishrei) is Dec 4th minus 60, whcih gives us - October 6th. To those that count just 59 less (if 60 days after Tekufa includes the day of the tekufa, and the 60th day), then Dec 4th - 59 = October 7th. Tekufat Nissan is 1/2 year later, which is October 7th + 365.25 / 2 = April 6th. I am still missing two days here, as Birkat Hachama is April 8.</DIV>
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