Imagine the light of 300,000 menorahs—one for each of
our members and supporters— illuminating the extraordinary work of Hadassah.
Blessing over Hanukkah Candles
Barukh atah Adonai, Eloheinu, melekh ha'olam asher kidishanu b'mitz'votav v'tzivanu l'had'lik neir shel Hanukkah. (Amen)
Blessed are you, Lord, our God, sovereign of the universe Who has sanctified us with His commandments and commanded us to kindle the Hanukkah lights. (Amen)
Blessing for Hanukkah
Barukh atah Adonai, Eloheinu, melekh ha'olam she'asah nisim la'avoteinu bayamim haheim baziman hazeh. (Amen)
Blessed are you, Lord, our God, sovereign of the universe Who performed miracles for our ancestors in those days at this season of the year. (Amen)
Shehecheyanu (first night only)
Barukh atah Adonai, Eloheinu, melekh ha'olam shehecheyanu v'kiyimanu v'higi'anu laz'man hazeh. (Amen)
Blessed are you, Lord, our God, sovereign of the universe who has kept us alive, sustained us, and enabled us to reach this season. (Amen)
