We light the candles to mark the beginning of Zman Cheruteynu, our Freedom Time. No more emails, quizzes to prepare for, the oppression of the every day. Put away your phones for the evening and light the candles:

Baruch Atah Adonai Eloheinu melech ha'olam asher kid'shanu b'mitzvotav, v'tzivanu l'hadlik ner shel Yom Tov.

Blessed are You, Adonai our God, Ruler of the Universe, who has sanctified us with laws and commanded us to light the festival lights.


haggadah Section: Introduction