Blessed are you, Lord our God, King of the universe,
who sanctified us by His commandments,
and commanded us to kindle the lights of Hanukkah.
Blessed are you, Lord our God, King of the universe,
who performed miracles for our ancestors
in those days at this time;
and for the greatest miracle,
Your Son, Jesus Christ.*
Blessed are you, Lord our God, King of the universe,
who has kept us alive, sustained us,
and enabled us to reach this season.** Amen.
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* The italicized part is my own, which I've added to the prayer in the last couple of years, blending both my Christian faith and Jewish heritage together.
** This stanza is said only on the first night.
*** YES, I realized afterwards that I put the first candle on the wrong end, as it should technically be lit from right to left. I'm pretty sure God won't smite me down. Get over it.
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