Transliteration of the Hanukkah Blessing -

Ba-ruch a-tah A-do-nai, El-o-hei-nu Me-lech Ha-O-lam, a-sher kid-sha-nu b’mitz-vo-tav v’tzi-va-nu l’had-lik ner shel Ha-nu-kkah.

Blessed are you O Holy One, our G-d, Guide of the Cosmos, who sanctifies us by your sacred ways and instructs us to kindle the Lights of Hanukkah.

Ba-ruch a-tah A-do-nai, El-o-hei-nu Me-lech Ha-O-lam, sheh a-sa ni-ssim l’avo-tei-nu bi-ya-mim ha-hem, laz-man ha-zeh.

Blessed are you O Holy One, our G-d, Guide of the Cosmos, who has done miracles for our Ancestors in those days, at this season.

First Night Only:

Ba-ruch a-tah A-do-nai, El-o-hei-nu Me-lech Ha-O-lam, she-he-khi- ya-nu, v’ki-ye-ma-nu, v’hi-gi-ya-nu laz-man ha-zeh.

Blessed are you, O Holy One, our G-d, Guide of the Cosmos, Who has given us life, enables us to fulfill our destiny, and has brought us to this happy day.

Hanukkah Note ~

At the darkest time of year, the lights of Hanukkah remind us to dedicate our hearts and join our Light with the Light of others to make our world a brighter, more holy place.

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