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1. Birkat Ha’ilanot or The Blessing of the Trees is a blessing recited once a year, in the month of Nisan, over two fruit trees that are budding and blossoming. The purpose of this blessing is to thank the Creator for the beauty and abundance He has brought into His world.

2. The text of the blessing:

"ברוך אתה ה' אלוקינו מלך העולם שלא חיסר בעולמו כלום וברא בו בריות טובות ואילנות טובות ליהנות בהם בני אדם"

Barukh Atta Adonai Elohenu Melekh HaOlam SheLo Hisser BeOlamo Kelum WooBara Bo Beriyot Tobot VeIlanot Tobot Lehenot Bahem Bene Adam