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BLESSING 1

In English:

Blessed are You, Lord our God, King of the universe, who has sanctified us by His commandments, and has commanded us to kindle the lights of Hanukkah.

In Sfaradi/Modern Israeli (Transliterated Hebrew):

Barukh Atta Adonay Eloheynu Melekh Ha-olam Asher Kiddeshanu Be-mitsvotav Ve-tsivanu Lehadlik Ner Shel khanuka.

BLESSING 2

In English:

Blessed are you, Lord our God, King of the universe, who wrought miracles for our fathers in days of old, at this season.

In Sfaradi/Modern Israeli (Transliterated Hebrew):

Barukh Atta Adonay Eloheynu Melekh Ha-olam She-asa Nissim La-avoteynu Ba-yyamim Ha-hem Ba-zzman Ha-zze.

BLESSING 3

NOTE: This blessing is recited only on the first night or the first time one kindles the Hanukkah lights.

In English:

Blessed are You, Lord our God, King of the universe, who has kept us alive, and has preserved us, and enabled us to reach this time.

In Sfaradi/Modern Israeli (Transliterated Hebrew):

Barukh Atta Adonay Eloheynu Melekh Ha-olam She-hekheyanu Ve-kiymanu Ve-higgi'anu La-zzman Ha-zze.

 
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