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Blessings on the Menorah

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Blessings on the Menorah

The following two (or three) blessings are said before the menorah is lit. (Click here for full lighting instructions, and Click here for a printable PDF of the blessings.)

First blessing:

בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה אֲדֹנָי אֱלֹהֵינוּ מֶלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם אֲשֶׁר קִדְּשָׁנוּ בְּמִצְוֹתָיו וְצִוָּנוּ לְהַדְלִיק נֵר חֲנֻכָּה

Ba-ruch A-tah Ado-nai E-lo-he-nu Me-lech ha-olam a-sher ki-de-sha-nu be-mitz-vo-tav ve-tzi-va-nu le-had-lik ner Cha-nu-kah.
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.

Second blessing:

בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה אֲדֹנָי אֱלֹהֵינוּ מֶלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם שֶׁעָשָׂה נִסִּים לַאֲבוֹתֵינוּ בַּיָּמִים הָהֵם בִּזְּמַן הַזֶּה

Ba-ruch A-tah Ado-nai E-lo-he-nu Me-lech Ha-olam she-a-sa ni-sim la-avo-te-nu ba-ya-mim ha-hem bi-zman ha-zeh.
Blessed are You, Lord our G‑d, King of the universe, who performed miracles for our forefathers in those days, at this time.

Third blessing, recited only on the first night (or the first time lighting this Chanukah):

בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה אֲדֹנָי אֱלֹהֵינוּ מֶלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם שֶׁהֶחֱיָנוּ וְקִיְּמָנוּ וְהִגִּיעָנוּ לִזְּמַן הַזֶּה

Ba-ruch A-tah Ado-nai E-lo-he-nu Me-lech Ha-olam she-heche-ya-nu ve-ki-yi-ma-nu ve-higi-a-nu liz-man ha-zeh.
Blessed are You, Lord our G‑d, King of the universe, who has granted us life, sustained us, and enabled us to reach this occasion.




Now that you’ve lit your candles, this is a perfect time to:

Sing the traditional songs

Fry up some delicious latkes

Play a fun game of dreidel

Read the story of Chanukah

Or watch an inspiring video of the Rebbe

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Anonymous

Baltimore

November 15, 2018

It looks like the word של is missing in the first bracha.

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Chabad.org Staff

November 21, 2018

in response to Anonymous:

In Chabad tradition we do not say 'shel' in this bracha.

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Anonymous

Baltimore

November 21, 2018

in response to Chabad.org Staff:

Thank you!

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Oscar

December 16, 2017

How come in the first blessing we say G-d has commanded us to kindle Chanukah light? The story of Chanukah is not in the Torah. When was exactly was it commanded to us?

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Chabad.org Staff

December 20, 2017

in response to Oscar:

Good question. Please see this linkfor a response.

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jake

urrmom

December 14, 2017

thanks a lot!!

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Anonymous

Los Angeles

December 14, 2017

For those of us who are "Type-A" I thought it was interesting that "Singing The Menorah Blessing" recording uses "Ah-doh-nai" versus the other two that are recorded using "Hah-Shem."

Do we have to fast for 7 days, 14 hours and 32 seconds: :]

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Anonymous

December 19, 2017

in response to Anonymous:

No

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RosaLinda Ruiz

Gainesville ga

December 13, 2017

Blessed is he who hears the prayer in Hebrew, what a wonderful prayer! Thank you Shalom

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dockim

USA

December 12, 2017

I am so blessed to hear the prayers in Hebrew! 
Thank you! Shalom

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Dee Sandoval McGinnis

South Carokina

December 12, 2017

Thank you for this site !

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Anonymous

December 12, 2017

Just what I needed! Thanks!

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Jorge Gonzalez

Virginia

December 12, 2017

My favorite website. Is so helpful!!!

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Anonymous

Denton TX

July 6, 2017

What names of G-D do Sephardic Jews use to pray each night of Chanukah? Another words there is a name for each candle lit. Thank you. 

Just want to let you know how grateful I'm for this website, love it.

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Eliezer Zalmanov

for Chabad.org

December 29, 2016

Ideally one should let the candles burn out until they were done. But if that is not an option, then they should be allowed to burn for at least half an hour, or from sunset to nightfall.

Chanukah candles can be any color.

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Monica Rubin

Canada

December 28, 2016

Hello my name is Monica I was just watching your video about the Hannukah Lightning of the Candles and let me tell you that it is amazing I really enjoyed it very much. Todah Rabba

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T.d

December 28, 2016

What time do you blow out the candles after you light them? And do you have to have certain colors of candles?

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Jude Blank

November 27, 2017

in response to T.d:

Time to blow out candles

You don’t blow them out. You let them burn all the way down. It takes about an hour to two hours we used this time when I was a child for the meal, driedel games talking with relatives and giving and receiving gelt (gifts any but mostly chocolate coins) but now that i’m Single I use the time to meditate on G-D and watch the lights burn down while listening to Chanukah music

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Luka Larrs

December 26, 2016

I'm grateful for all the instructions given

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Chabad.org Staff

via chabadone.org

December 26, 2016

To Sharon

On the last night we recite the first two blessings as we do the previous nights.

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Sharon Dodge

Washongton State, USA

December 25, 2016

Prayer for last night

What is the final prayer on last night of Chanukah?

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Jon McNabb

Indiana

December 24, 2016

Thank you for this instruction

I really appreciate all the help I have received on the years celebrating these values!

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Anonymous

USA

December 24, 2016

Light in the darkest places

I had to make a menorah this year. It looks kind of funny but halachically it's correct and it works! I'm a Jewish woman in the US NAVY. I can't take a lot with me, the Chabad site helps; can't take the Siddur with me so having the prayers in Hebrew online uplifts my soul tremendously. The greatest thing I can do for the USA and for the Jewish people is to be this fighter and defender of freedom and our right to exist. I've seen the darkest of things in the darkest of places. The light that emanates from the King of the Universe is so powerful, it's warmth can be felt even in the darkest and furthest places. Light gives off heat, so where light can't be seen I feel heat, a great navigation tool in darkness. I follow the heat and continue to follow it until I find visable light again. I've been so scared I actually forgot the entire Torah and (I kid you not) I could only remember the first 6 words of Shema. Those 6 words, in my life and work it's been a light in the darkest of places.

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Susan

NJ, USA

December 7, 2017

in response to Anonymous:

Honestly, I’m not at all a religious person. I am VERY rarely touched by religious words. 
I just bought both of my sons their first menorahs for their new homes, and wanted them to have the prayers, etc. to go along with them. 
I scrolled down to read some of the comments and found this one. It touched my heart so deeply and brought tears to my eyes. I just took a screenshot and will forward it to everyone I know who can be touched by its beauty. 
Thank you “Anonymous” for sharing your message. 
Happy (and safe!) Hanukkah.

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Anonymous

December 11, 2017

in response to Anonymous:

Dear Anonymous, thank you so much for serving and protecting us. I pray that you will truly feel the Light in every way, and that the King of the Universe blesses and protects you and calms your fear.

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Rivka

South Palm Beach

December 12, 2017

in response to Anonymous:

Just inspiring . Bless you always!

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Tina

Texas

December 12, 2017

in response to Anonymous:

Todah Rabah for the sacrifices you make for our country. Oooo Rah!
Chag Sameach Hanukkah!

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Jerome

Pa

December 22, 2016

I'm a Catholic and want to wish all a happy chanuka

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Anonymous

alabama

December 17, 2017

in response to Jerome:

Thank You!

God Bless You.... Shalum

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Ramoan Thompson

December 13, 2016

Thank you for including the transliterations along with the blessings.

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