May the light of the candles we kindle together bring radiance to all who live with darkness. May this season, marking the deliverance of our people from Pharaoh, rouse us against anyone who keeps others in servitude. Lighting these candles, we create the sacred space of the Festival of Freedom; we sanctify the coming together of our community.

בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה יְיָ אֱלֹהֵינוּ מֶלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם, אֲשֶׁר קִדְּשָׁנוּ בְּמִצְוֹתָיו, וְצִוָּנוּ לְהַדְלִיק נֵר שֶׁל יוֹם טוֹב

Baruch atah, Adonai, eloheinu melech ha’olam, asher kidshanu b’mitzvotav v’tzivanu l’hadlik ner shel Yom Tov.

Blessed are you, Adonai our God, Ruler of the Universe, who sanctifies us with your commandment to kindle the holiday lights.


haggadah Section: Introduction
Source: Traditional