LIGHTING THE HANUKKAH LIGHTS
Blessed art thou, Lord our God, King of the universe, who hast sanctified us with thy commandments, and commanded us to light Hanukkah lights.
Blessed art thou, Lord our God, King of the universe, who didst perform miracles for our fathers in those days, at this season.
On the first night of Hanukkah add:
Blessed art thou, Lord our God, King of the universe, who hast granted us life and sustenance and permitted us to reach this season.
While kindling the lights from left to right:
We light these lights on account of the miracles, and wonders, triumphs and battles, thou didst perform for our fathers through thy holy priests in those days, at this season. These lights are sacred throughout the eight days of Hanukkah; we are not permitted to make any other use of them except watching them, in order to praise thy great name for thy miracles, thy wonders and thy triumphs.
MAOZ TSUR
- O God, my saving Stronghold,
- To praise thee is a delight!
- Restore my house of prayer,
- Where I will offer thee thanks;
- When thou wilt prepare havoc
- For the foe who maligns us,
- I will gratify myself
- With a song at the altar,
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