Hebrew words: from traditional Hanukkah candle lighting ritual
English words: Shira and Andrea’s translation
Melody composed by: Shira
Harmony added by: Andrea
Haneirot halalu kodesh hem (2x)
Vekhol shmonat yemei HanukkahThe holiday which celebrates the rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem following its conquest by the Syrians in 165 BCE. The holiday is celebrated by lighting candles in a hanukiyah oon each of eight nights. Other customs include the eating of fried foods such as latkes (potato pancakes) and sufganiot (jelly donuts), playing dreidl (a gambling game with a spinning top), and, in present day America, gift giving.
Haneirot halalul kodesh hem
Haneirot halalu kodesh hem (2x)
Kedei lehodot lehalel leshimkhah hagadol
Haneirot halalul kodesh hem
These lights of ours are holy (2x)
For all eight days of Hanukkah
These lights of ours are holy Â
Shared by Or Haneshamah – Ottawa’s Reconstructionist Community.
