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The 3 Hanukkah blessings are said when you light the candles:
"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, Lord 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, Lord 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, Lord our God, Ruler of the universe, who has granted us life, sustained us, and enabled us to reach this occasion.)
After lighting the candles, you say the HaNerot Hallalu prayer; and Al HaNisim is added to the Grace after Meals and to the regular Amidah prayer.
What else can I help you with?
What is given each night of Hanukkah?
The only traditional gift during Hanukkah is the gelt (coins) given to children.
What special ritual occurs during Hanukkah?
The only Hanukkah activity that can be described as a ritual is the light of the candles each night.
What happens in the synagogue over Hanukkah?
Special prayers (Hallel and Al Hanisim) are added to the services, and a Torah-portion is read each day. The afternoon services begin with a Hanukkah candle lighting.
What does the Hanukkah lightning mean are lit per day or weeks?
Each night of the 8 nights of Hanukkah, the candles are lit. 2 candles are lit on the first night, and then each night an additinal candle is lit until all 9 candles are lit on the 8th night.
What are the routines of Hanukkah?
Lighting the Hanukkah menorah (special candelabrum) each day of the eight days. Certain prayers are also added to the usual liturgy. It is customary to sing certain traditional songs and play with a dreidel.
When is hankkukah celabrated?
Hankukkah, also known as Hanukkah, is celebrated on the 25th day of Kislev in the Hebrew calendar, which typically falls between late November and late December in the Gregorian calendar. The holiday lasts for eight days and nights, commemorating the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem and the miracle of the oil. Each night, a candle is lit on the menorah, with additional prayers and blessings recited.
How many candles do you light at one time for Hanukkah?
You light 2 on the first night. Then each night, you add another candle, ending with 9 on the eighth night.
What is a menorah and what role does it have in Hanukkah ceremonies?
The menorah is the standard term for the 9-branched candle holder used on Hanukkah. Others call it a Chanukiah or Hanukkiyyah. Each night of Hanukkah, candles are lit to commemorate the miracle of Hanukkah. On the first night, one candle is lit (plus the helper candle used to light the others), ending with 8 candles on the 8th night.
What happens on each day of Hanukkah?
We light the Hanukkah-menorah, sing the traditional blessings and songs, have potato pancakes and play with the dreidel. There are also prayers added to the regular daily services.
How is the date of Hanukkah determined each year?
The date of Hanukkah only changes according to the Gregorian calendar, which does not correspond with the Hebrew calendar. According to the Hebrew calendar, it always starts on the same date each year - 25 Kislev.
Are there daytime events in Hanukkah?
The main event of the 8 days of Hanukkah is the evening candle lighting.During each of the 8 days:Candles are lit in most synagogues during morning prayers (Shacharit)** Besides for the candles lighting ceremony after afternoon-prayers (Mincha)The "Hallel" thanksgiving-psalms are added to morning prayersThe Torah is readThe "al Hanisim" paragraph is added to the prayers and grace after meals
How many blessings do you say on Hanukkah?
Three on the first night, and 2 each of the subsequent nights.
