The following are the blessing that are recited on the lighting of the menorah. Print out this page and use it when you light your menorah.

1st Blessing:

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Blessed are You, Lord of the Universe, who has sanctified us with His commandments, and commanded us to light the Chanuka light.


2nd Blessing:

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Blessed are You, Lord of the Universe, who has done miracles for our forefathers in those days, at this time.


3rd Blessing (said only the first time of lighting the candles, normally on the first night):

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Blessed are You, Lord of the Universe, who given us life, preserved us and enabled us to reach this time.

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