Group:

Happy are those of steadfast faith

Who still can bless the light of candles

Shining in the darkness…

Rejoice, O Earth, in those who keep the way,

For there is still song for them within you.

Candles are lit

Leader:

ברוך אתה, יי, אלהינו, מלח העולם, אשר קדשנו במצותיו, וצונו להדליק נר של (שבת ושל) יום טוב

Baruch atah Adonai, Eloheinu Melech haolam, asher kid’shanu b’mitzvotav, v’tzivanu l’hadlik ner shel (Shabbat v’shel) yom tov.

Blessed are you, Adonai, our God, Sovereign of the universe, who has hallows us with mitzvot, commanding us to kindle the light of (Shabbat and) the festival.


haggadah Section: Kadesh