Dec 14, 2003 · The following two (or three) blessings (prayers) are said while holding the shammash, immediately before the Hanukkah menorah is lit, saying the third blessing only on …

Learn how to say the blessings and light the hanukkiyah, the Hanukkah menorah.

One of the most important Hanukkah rituals is to recite the Hanukkah blessings and light the candles on the menorah. We say three blessings on the first night and only two blessings — …

Here is the text of all three blessings in Hebrew, transliteration, and English translation. You can download a printable PDF of the blessings recited over the Hanukkah menorah by clicking here.

The procedure for lighting Chanukah candles, the prayers in Hebrew, English and transliterated Hebrew, and the traditional melody.

The Hebrew word chanukah means "dedication" and marks an eight day winter celebration (from Kislev 25 - Tevet 2) that commemorates the victory of faith over the ways of speculative …

4 days ago · Tonight, on the first night of Chanukah, one candle/light is placed on the far right of the menorah. Each succeeding night, one candle/light is added to the left of the previous …

In this blog post, we’ll explore the Hanukkah blessings, their meanings, and how to properly recite them. The blessings recited during Hanukkah serve as a reminder of the miracle of the oil, …

Learn how to light the menorah for Hanukkah as well as the Hebrew and English text of the blessings on lighting the Hanukkah candles.