Lighting the Candles

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The seder officially begins with the lighting of the candles. This marks a transition in time, from the day that is ending to the one that is beginning. From ordinary time to sacred time. As we light the candles, we say a traditional blessing. Throughout this seder, we will read together in English, but you will find the Hebrew prayers included for reference.

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

Everyone together: Blessed are you, God, Queen of the Universe, who has made us holy with your word and asks us to light these candles.


haggadah Section: Introduction