Blessing the candles to begin Shabbat
Baruch ata Adonai, Eloheynu melech ha-olam. asher kid-shanu b’mitzvotav, v’tzivanu l’hadlik ner shel Shabbat.
I praise Adonai, who is Lord and Ruler over all, for teaching us the commandment of greeting the Shabbat by lighting the candles.
Blessing over wine or Grape Juice
Baruch ata Adonai, Eloheynu melech ha-olam, borey p’ri ha-gafen.
I praise Adonai, who is Lord and Ruler over all, for creating the grapes of the vine.
Blessing over wine or Grape Juice
Baruch ata Adonai, Eloheynu melech ha-olam, ha-motzi lehem min ha-aretz.
I praise Adonai, who is Lord and Ruler over all, for bringing forth bread from the earth.
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