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The 3 Hanukkah blessings are for candle lighting:
When you light the candles you say:
"Ba-ruch A-tah Ado-nai E-lo-he-nu Me-lech ha-olam a-sher ki-de-sha-nu be-mitz-vo-tav ve-tzi-va-nu le-had-lik ner Shel Cha-nu-kah." (Blessed are You, Eternal our God, Ruler of the universe, who has sanctified us with Your commandments, and commanded us to kindle the Chanukah light.)
You also recite:
"Ba-ruch A-tah Ado-nai E-lo-he-nu Me-lech Ha-olam she-a-sa ni-sim la-avo-te-nu ba-ya-mim ha-hem bi-zman ha-zeh." (Blessed are You, Eternal our God, Ruler of the universe, who performed miracles for our forefathers in those days, at this time.)
And on the first night only, you recite the prayer for a special occasion:
"Ba-ruch A-tah Ado-nai E-lo-he-nu Me-lech Ha-olam she-heche-ya-nu ve-ki-yi-ma-nu ve-higi-a-nu Liz-man ha-zeh." (Blessed are You, Eternal our God, Ruler of the universe, who has granted us life, sustained us, and enabled us to reach this occasion.)
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What does the number three have to do with Hanukkah?
Nothing. Hanukkah is associated with the number 8.Answer:Three is the number of blessings said on the first night of Hanukkah.
What rituals are peformed at Hanukkah?
Lighting the Hanukkah-menorah, saying the appropriate prayers and blessings, and singing the traditional songs.
What actors and actresses appeared in Blessings Over Hanukkah Candles - 2010?
The cast of Blessings Over Hanukkah Candles - 2010 includes: Richard Sag as Hebrew Arielle Sag as Voice over
How was Hanukkah originally celebrated?
Pretty much the same as today: lighting the Hanukkah-menorah and saying the appropriate blessings and prayers.
What are some of the things that people do on Hanukkah?
some of the things they do on Hanukkah are eat the traditional foods and say the blessings and light the candles.
What objects are needed on Hanukkah?
A chanukiah (Hanukkah-menorah), which is a 9-branched candle holder44 candlesA Jewish prayerbook (for the candlelighting blessings)
What does Hanukkah translate as in English?
Hanukkah (×—× ×•×›×”) means "dedication"
What do you do before you light the candles on Hanukkah?
You say the blessings over the candles. There are 3 blessings the first night, and 2 on all the subsequent nights.
What are two ways that Jewish people celebrate Hanukkah?
1) Lighting the Hanukkah-menorah with the appropriate blessings. 2) Distributing Hanukkah-gelt (coins) among the children and playing the dreidel game.
Is Hanukkah religious?
Yes, it is a religious Jewish occasion, with special blessings and added prayers.
Is there special music associated with Hanukkah?
No, but there are traditional songs, and a traditional melody for the blessings when lighting the candles.
How many blessings do you say on Hanukkah?
Three on the first night, and 2 each of the subsequent nights.
