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Learn how to pronounce the Hanukkah blessings said before the lighting of the menorah. The transliteration (Hebrew), translation (English) and printable PDF of the Hanukkah prayer is included.
English Translation. Blessed are You, Lord our G‑d, King of the universe, who has sanctified us with His commandments, and commanded us to kindle the Chanukah light. Blessed are You, Lord our G‑d, King of the universe, who performed miracles for our forefathers in those days, at this time.
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.
Translation. Blessed are You, Adonai our God, Sovereign of all, who hallows us with mitzvot , commanding us to kindle the Hanukkah lights. Blessing 2. Hebrew Text. בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה, יְיָ. אֱלֹהֵֽינוּ, מֶֽלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם, שֶׁעָשָׂה נִסִּים לַאֲבוֹתֵֽינוּ וְאִמּוֹתֵֽינוּ. בַּיָּמִים הָהֵם בַּזְּמַן הַזֶּה. Transliteration.
Nov 29, 2019 · Updated on November 29, 2019. Hanukkah is also called the Festival of Lights because it is celebrated with the lighting of candles in a very specific way. Each night, special Hanukkah blessings and prayers are recited before the candles are lit. Three blessings are said on the first night, and only the first and second blessings are said on the ...
Dec 7, 2023 · According to B'nai Mitzvah Academy, you can say the following prayer for each night of Hanukkah: " Blessed are You, Adonai our God, Ruler of the Universe, who makes us holy with your...
On the Shabbat of Hanukkah, kindle the Hanukkah lights first and then the Shabbat candles. Light the shamash (the helper candle) first, using it to kindle the rest of the Hanukkah lights. As you do, say or sing: Baruch atah, Adonai Eloheinu, Melech haolam, asher kid’shanu b’mitzvotav v’tsivanu l’hadlik ner shel Hanukkah. Blessed are You ...
