My Zaydee (grandfather in Yiddish) was a wonderful man, but he decided to make up a Hanukkah blessing, teach it to my dad, and continue it through the years. So the Hanukkah blessing I grew up on was all wrong. Thanks, Zaydee!
This made it loads of fun when my more serious Jewish friends would come over and I would be eating pepperoni and saying this made up prayer. Luckily, as I grew, I was able to attend a Jewish day school and actually learn some things about my religion. Still, I feel for those who grew up like me. For you, I give you the phonetic prayer:
See, now everyone is happy. Take this little cheat sheet with you to your next holiday party. You will get the added bonus of actually knowing what you are saying!
Barukh atah Adonai, Eloheinu, melekh ha’olamBlessed are you, Lord, our God, sovereign of the universe
asher kidishanu b’mitz’votav v’tzivanuWho has sanctified us with His commandments and commanded us
l’had’lik neir Shel Hanukkah. (Amein)To light the lights of Hanukkah. (Amen)
Blessing for Hanukkah
Barukh atah Adonai, Eloheinu, melekh ha’olamBlessed are you, Lord, our God, sovereign of the universe
she’asah nisim la’avoteinu bayamim haheim baziman hazeh. (Amein)Who performed miracles for our ancestors in those days at this time
Shehecheyanu (first night only)
Barukh atah Adonai, Eloheinu, melekh ha’olamBlessed are you, Lord, our God, sovereign of the universe
shehecheyanu v’kiyimanu v’higi’anu laz’man hazeh. (Amein)Who has kept us alive, sustained us, and enabled us to reach this season (Amen)
More Hanukkah Goodies:
8 Hanukkah Songs for 8 Days of Celebration
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title: “Phonetic Hanukkah Prayer That Will Solve All Hebrew Humiliation” ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-28” author: “John Davis”
My Zaydee (grandfather in Yiddish) was a wonderful man, but he decided to make up a Hanukkah blessing, teach it to my dad, and continue it through the years. So the Hanukkah blessing I grew up on was all wrong. Thanks, Zaydee!
This made it loads of fun when my more serious Jewish friends would come over and I would be eating pepperoni and saying this made up prayer. Luckily, as I grew, I was able to attend a Jewish day school and actually learn some things about my religion. Still, I feel for those who grew up like me. For you, I give you the phonetic prayer:
See, now everyone is happy. Take this little cheat sheet with you to your next holiday party. You will get the added bonus of actually knowing what you are saying!
Barukh atah Adonai, Eloheinu, melekh ha’olamBlessed are you, Lord, our God, sovereign of the universe
asher kidishanu b’mitz’votav v’tzivanuWho has sanctified us with His commandments and commanded us
l’had’lik neir Shel Hanukkah. (Amein)To light the lights of Hanukkah. (Amen)
Blessing for Hanukkah
Barukh atah Adonai, Eloheinu, melekh ha’olamBlessed are you, Lord, our God, sovereign of the universe
she’asah nisim la’avoteinu bayamim haheim baziman hazeh. (Amein)Who performed miracles for our ancestors in those days at this time
Shehecheyanu (first night only)
Barukh atah Adonai, Eloheinu, melekh ha’olamBlessed are you, Lord, our God, sovereign of the universe
shehecheyanu v’kiyimanu v’higi’anu laz’man hazeh. (Amein)Who has kept us alive, sustained us, and enabled us to reach this season (Amen)
More Hanukkah Goodies:
8 Hanukkah Songs for 8 Days of Celebration
5 Awesome Menorahs to Trick Out Your Hanukkah Celebration
5 Fun Twists on Classic Potato Latkes
title: “Phonetic Hanukkah Prayer That Will Solve All Hebrew Humiliation” ShowToc: true date: “2024-08-31” author: “Alice Moore”
My Zaydee (grandfather in Yiddish) was a wonderful man, but he decided to make up a Hanukkah blessing, teach it to my dad, and continue it through the years. So the Hanukkah blessing I grew up on was all wrong. Thanks, Zaydee!
This made it loads of fun when my more serious Jewish friends would come over and I would be eating pepperoni and saying this made up prayer. Luckily, as I grew, I was able to attend a Jewish day school and actually learn some things about my religion. Still, I feel for those who grew up like me. For you, I give you the phonetic prayer:
See, now everyone is happy. Take this little cheat sheet with you to your next holiday party. You will get the added bonus of actually knowing what you are saying!
Barukh atah Adonai, Eloheinu, melekh ha’olamBlessed are you, Lord, our God, sovereign of the universe
asher kidishanu b’mitz’votav v’tzivanuWho has sanctified us with His commandments and commanded us
l’had’lik neir Shel Hanukkah. (Amein)To light the lights of Hanukkah. (Amen)
Blessing for Hanukkah
Barukh atah Adonai, Eloheinu, melekh ha’olamBlessed are you, Lord, our God, sovereign of the universe
she’asah nisim la’avoteinu bayamim haheim baziman hazeh. (Amein)Who performed miracles for our ancestors in those days at this time
Shehecheyanu (first night only)
Barukh atah Adonai, Eloheinu, melekh ha’olamBlessed are you, Lord, our God, sovereign of the universe
shehecheyanu v’kiyimanu v’higi’anu laz’man hazeh. (Amein)Who has kept us alive, sustained us, and enabled us to reach this season (Amen)
More Hanukkah Goodies:
8 Hanukkah Songs for 8 Days of Celebration
5 Awesome Menorahs to Trick Out Your Hanukkah Celebration
5 Fun Twists on Classic Potato Latkes
title: “Phonetic Hanukkah Prayer That Will Solve All Hebrew Humiliation” ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-20” author: “Anna Cantley”
My Zaydee (grandfather in Yiddish) was a wonderful man, but he decided to make up a Hanukkah blessing, teach it to my dad, and continue it through the years. So the Hanukkah blessing I grew up on was all wrong. Thanks, Zaydee!
This made it loads of fun when my more serious Jewish friends would come over and I would be eating pepperoni and saying this made up prayer. Luckily, as I grew, I was able to attend a Jewish day school and actually learn some things about my religion. Still, I feel for those who grew up like me. For you, I give you the phonetic prayer:
See, now everyone is happy. Take this little cheat sheet with you to your next holiday party. You will get the added bonus of actually knowing what you are saying!
Barukh atah Adonai, Eloheinu, melekh ha’olamBlessed are you, Lord, our God, sovereign of the universe
asher kidishanu b’mitz’votav v’tzivanuWho has sanctified us with His commandments and commanded us
l’had’lik neir Shel Hanukkah. (Amein)To light the lights of Hanukkah. (Amen)
Blessing for Hanukkah
Barukh atah Adonai, Eloheinu, melekh ha’olamBlessed are you, Lord, our God, sovereign of the universe
she’asah nisim la’avoteinu bayamim haheim baziman hazeh. (Amein)Who performed miracles for our ancestors in those days at this time
Shehecheyanu (first night only)
Barukh atah Adonai, Eloheinu, melekh ha’olamBlessed are you, Lord, our God, sovereign of the universe
shehecheyanu v’kiyimanu v’higi’anu laz’man hazeh. (Amein)Who has kept us alive, sustained us, and enabled us to reach this season (Amen)
More Hanukkah Goodies:
8 Hanukkah Songs for 8 Days of Celebration
5 Awesome Menorahs to Trick Out Your Hanukkah Celebration
5 Fun Twists on Classic Potato Latkes
title: “Phonetic Hanukkah Prayer That Will Solve All Hebrew Humiliation” ShowToc: true date: “2024-10-12” author: “Edward Quinones”
My Zaydee (grandfather in Yiddish) was a wonderful man, but he decided to make up a Hanukkah blessing, teach it to my dad, and continue it through the years. So the Hanukkah blessing I grew up on was all wrong. Thanks, Zaydee!
This made it loads of fun when my more serious Jewish friends would come over and I would be eating pepperoni and saying this made up prayer. Luckily, as I grew, I was able to attend a Jewish day school and actually learn some things about my religion. Still, I feel for those who grew up like me. For you, I give you the phonetic prayer:
See, now everyone is happy. Take this little cheat sheet with you to your next holiday party. You will get the added bonus of actually knowing what you are saying!
Barukh atah Adonai, Eloheinu, melekh ha’olamBlessed are you, Lord, our God, sovereign of the universe
asher kidishanu b’mitz’votav v’tzivanuWho has sanctified us with His commandments and commanded us
l’had’lik neir Shel Hanukkah. (Amein)To light the lights of Hanukkah. (Amen)
Blessing for Hanukkah
Barukh atah Adonai, Eloheinu, melekh ha’olamBlessed are you, Lord, our God, sovereign of the universe
she’asah nisim la’avoteinu bayamim haheim baziman hazeh. (Amein)Who performed miracles for our ancestors in those days at this time
Shehecheyanu (first night only)
Barukh atah Adonai, Eloheinu, melekh ha’olamBlessed are you, Lord, our God, sovereign of the universe
shehecheyanu v’kiyimanu v’higi’anu laz’man hazeh. (Amein)Who has kept us alive, sustained us, and enabled us to reach this season (Amen)
More Hanukkah Goodies:
8 Hanukkah Songs for 8 Days of Celebration
5 Awesome Menorahs to Trick Out Your Hanukkah Celebration
5 Fun Twists on Classic Potato Latkes
title: “Phonetic Hanukkah Prayer That Will Solve All Hebrew Humiliation” ShowToc: true date: “2024-08-31” author: “Gregorio Dyer”
My Zaydee (grandfather in Yiddish) was a wonderful man, but he decided to make up a Hanukkah blessing, teach it to my dad, and continue it through the years. So the Hanukkah blessing I grew up on was all wrong. Thanks, Zaydee!
This made it loads of fun when my more serious Jewish friends would come over and I would be eating pepperoni and saying this made up prayer. Luckily, as I grew, I was able to attend a Jewish day school and actually learn some things about my religion. Still, I feel for those who grew up like me. For you, I give you the phonetic prayer:
See, now everyone is happy. Take this little cheat sheet with you to your next holiday party. You will get the added bonus of actually knowing what you are saying!
Barukh atah Adonai, Eloheinu, melekh ha’olamBlessed are you, Lord, our God, sovereign of the universe
asher kidishanu b’mitz’votav v’tzivanuWho has sanctified us with His commandments and commanded us
l’had’lik neir Shel Hanukkah. (Amein)To light the lights of Hanukkah. (Amen)
Blessing for Hanukkah
Barukh atah Adonai, Eloheinu, melekh ha’olamBlessed are you, Lord, our God, sovereign of the universe
she’asah nisim la’avoteinu bayamim haheim baziman hazeh. (Amein)Who performed miracles for our ancestors in those days at this time
Shehecheyanu (first night only)
Barukh atah Adonai, Eloheinu, melekh ha’olamBlessed are you, Lord, our God, sovereign of the universe
shehecheyanu v’kiyimanu v’higi’anu laz’man hazeh. (Amein)Who has kept us alive, sustained us, and enabled us to reach this season (Amen)
More Hanukkah Goodies:
8 Hanukkah Songs for 8 Days of Celebration
5 Awesome Menorahs to Trick Out Your Hanukkah Celebration
5 Fun Twists on Classic Potato Latkes
title: “Phonetic Hanukkah Prayer That Will Solve All Hebrew Humiliation” ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-21” author: “Jeannette Johnson”
My Zaydee (grandfather in Yiddish) was a wonderful man, but he decided to make up a Hanukkah blessing, teach it to my dad, and continue it through the years. So the Hanukkah blessing I grew up on was all wrong. Thanks, Zaydee!
This made it loads of fun when my more serious Jewish friends would come over and I would be eating pepperoni and saying this made up prayer. Luckily, as I grew, I was able to attend a Jewish day school and actually learn some things about my religion. Still, I feel for those who grew up like me. For you, I give you the phonetic prayer:
See, now everyone is happy. Take this little cheat sheet with you to your next holiday party. You will get the added bonus of actually knowing what you are saying!
Barukh atah Adonai, Eloheinu, melekh ha’olamBlessed are you, Lord, our God, sovereign of the universe
asher kidishanu b’mitz’votav v’tzivanuWho has sanctified us with His commandments and commanded us
l’had’lik neir Shel Hanukkah. (Amein)To light the lights of Hanukkah. (Amen)
Blessing for Hanukkah
Barukh atah Adonai, Eloheinu, melekh ha’olamBlessed are you, Lord, our God, sovereign of the universe
she’asah nisim la’avoteinu bayamim haheim baziman hazeh. (Amein)Who performed miracles for our ancestors in those days at this time
Shehecheyanu (first night only)
Barukh atah Adonai, Eloheinu, melekh ha’olamBlessed are you, Lord, our God, sovereign of the universe
shehecheyanu v’kiyimanu v’higi’anu laz’man hazeh. (Amein)Who has kept us alive, sustained us, and enabled us to reach this season (Amen)
More Hanukkah Goodies:
8 Hanukkah Songs for 8 Days of Celebration
5 Awesome Menorahs to Trick Out Your Hanukkah Celebration
5 Fun Twists on Classic Potato Latkes
title: “Phonetic Hanukkah Prayer That Will Solve All Hebrew Humiliation” ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-11” author: “Mary Ison”
My Zaydee (grandfather in Yiddish) was a wonderful man, but he decided to make up a Hanukkah blessing, teach it to my dad, and continue it through the years. So the Hanukkah blessing I grew up on was all wrong. Thanks, Zaydee!
This made it loads of fun when my more serious Jewish friends would come over and I would be eating pepperoni and saying this made up prayer. Luckily, as I grew, I was able to attend a Jewish day school and actually learn some things about my religion. Still, I feel for those who grew up like me. For you, I give you the phonetic prayer:
See, now everyone is happy. Take this little cheat sheet with you to your next holiday party. You will get the added bonus of actually knowing what you are saying!
Barukh atah Adonai, Eloheinu, melekh ha’olamBlessed are you, Lord, our God, sovereign of the universe
asher kidishanu b’mitz’votav v’tzivanuWho has sanctified us with His commandments and commanded us
l’had’lik neir Shel Hanukkah. (Amein)To light the lights of Hanukkah. (Amen)
Blessing for Hanukkah
Barukh atah Adonai, Eloheinu, melekh ha’olamBlessed are you, Lord, our God, sovereign of the universe
she’asah nisim la’avoteinu bayamim haheim baziman hazeh. (Amein)Who performed miracles for our ancestors in those days at this time
Shehecheyanu (first night only)
Barukh atah Adonai, Eloheinu, melekh ha’olamBlessed are you, Lord, our God, sovereign of the universe
shehecheyanu v’kiyimanu v’higi’anu laz’man hazeh. (Amein)Who has kept us alive, sustained us, and enabled us to reach this season (Amen)
More Hanukkah Goodies:
8 Hanukkah Songs for 8 Days of Celebration
5 Awesome Menorahs to Trick Out Your Hanukkah Celebration
5 Fun Twists on Classic Potato Latkes