Praised be Thou, O Lord, our God, King of the universe, who hast sanctified us with Thy commandments, and enjoined upon us the mitzvah of kindling the Festival lights.

Baruh attah Adonai eloheinu melekh ha-olam, asher kideshanu bemitzvotav ve-tsivanu lehadlik ner shel yom tov.

Praised be Thou, O Lord our God, King of theuniverse, who hast kept us in life and sustained us, and enabled us to reach this season.

Baruh attah Adonai eloheinu melekh ha-olam, she-he-he-yanu, ve-kiy' manu, ve-higi-anu la-z'man ha-zeh.

Blessing of the children:

_______, be who you are, and may you be blessed in all that you are.

Blessing of everyone assembled:

May God bless you and keep you;
May God cause His spirit to shine upon you and be gracious unto you;
May God turn His Spirit unto you and grant you peace.


haggadah Section: Introduction