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We say three blessings on the first night and only two blessings — the first and second blessing — for the following seven nights. There is a chant for each of these blessings (#1 and #2 start with the exact same melody) but it is also completely acceptable to simply speak the words of each Hanukkah blessing.
The following two (or three) blessings (prayers) are said while holding the shammash, immediately before the Hanukkah menorah is lit, saying the third blessing only on the first night or the first time lighting this Chanukah (click here for a printable PDF of the blessings.)
When lighting the Hanukkah menorah on the first night, there are three blessings to recite. On all other nights, there are only two. Here is the text of all three blessings in Hebrew, transliteration, and English translation. You can download a printable PDF of the blessings recited over the Hanukkah menorah by clicking here. We’ve also ...
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Translation. Blessed are You, Adonai our God, Sovereign of all, who performed wonderous deeds for our ancestors in days of old at this season. For first night only: Hebrew Text. בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה, יְיָ אֱלֹהֵינוּ, מֶלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם, שֶׁהֶחֱיָנוּ וְקִיְּמָנוּ וְהִגִּיעָנוּ לַזְּמַן הַזֶּה. Transliteration.
Al ha’nisim, v’al ha’purkan, v’al ha’g’vurot, ve’al ha’teshuot ve’al ha’milchamot she’asita l’avoteinu ba’yamim ha’heim ba’z’man ha’zeh. Thank You for the miracles, for rescuing us, for the courageous acts you performed, for saving us, and for the battles you waged—in defense of our ancestors and at this season.
Chanukah Texts and Prayers. Be Thankful for the Hanukkah Miracles. The various prayers, hymns and texts associated with Chanukah (Hanukkah). Chanukah Prayers & Blessings Overview. A rundown of the Chanukah prayers, blessings, hymns, and Torah readings. 7 Comments.
Praised are You, Our God, Ruler of the universe, Who performed wondrous deeds for our ancestors. in those ancient days. at this season. Prayer-eoke: Second Chanukah Blessing. The Third Blessing. (First Night Only) Hebrew: .ברוך אתה יי, אלוהינו מלך העולם, שהחיינו, וקיימנו, והגענו לזמן הזה. Transliteration: