As we light these candles, we think of the journeys our ancestors took as people from a variety of backgrounds and cultures. We marvel that we have all come together today to celebrate our pluralistic society as we have experienced freedom here in our own way. We commit ourselves to keep the flame of justice alive to sustain our communities. We pray that the candles' brightness and warmth symbolize hope, the coming redemption for oppressed people everywhere, and guide us in taking action to ensure freedom for everyone. 

בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה אֲדֹנָי אֱלֹהֵינוּ מֶלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם אֲשֶׁר קִדְּשָׁנוּ בְּמִצְוֹתָיו וְצִוָּנוּ לְהַדְלִיק נֵר שֶׁל יוֹם טוֹב

Barukh Atah Adonay Eloheynu Melekh ha-Olam asher kid'shanu b'mitzvotav v'tzivanu l'hadlik neyr shel Yom Tov.

Blessed are You, Adonai, Creator of the universe, who makes us special with your commandments and teaches us to light the holiday candles.


haggadah Section: Introduction