To all my followers and friends of Old Retired Petty Officer I give this to you all.
Blessing over Candles |
Barukh atah Adonai, Eloheinu, melekh ha'olam
Blessed are you, Lord, our God, sovereign of the universe |
asher kidishanu b'mitz'votav v'tzivanu
Who has sanctified us with His commandments and commanded us |
l'had'lik neir shel Chanukah. (Amein)
to light the lights of Chanukkah. (Amen) |
Blessing for Chanukkah |
Barukh atah Adonai, Eloheinu, melekh ha'olam
Blessed are you, Lord, our God, sovereign of the universe |
she'asah nisim la'avoteinu bayamim haheim baziman hazeh. (Amein)
Who performed miracles for our ancestors in those days at this time |
Shehecheyanu (first night only) |
Barukh atah Adonai, Eloheinu, melekh ha'olam
Blessed are you, Lord, our God, sovereign of the universe |
shehecheyanu v'kiyimanu v'higi'anu laz'man hazeh. (Amein)
who has kept us alive, sustained us, and enabled us to reach this season (Amen) |
The above is from Judaism 101. As it says on there, the page contains the name of God and to please treat it with the appropriate respect.
Happy Hanukkah, Glenn. Peace to you and yours.
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