The Blessings on the Candles for Chanukah

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ADIO KERIDA Source: Levy, Chants, Vol. I (Voice of the Turtle)

Tu madre kuando te paryo When your mother bore you and brought you into this world, she gave you no heart to love another.

Goodbye, goodbye my beloved. I do not want life. You have made me embittered.

Go find another love. Knock on other doors. Wait for another’s ardor, for you are dead to me.

Goodbye, goodbye my beloved…

I te kito al mundo Korason eya no te dio Para amar Segundo Korason eya no te dio Para amar Segundo

Adio, Adio kerida, No kero la vida. Me l’amargates tu

Va bushkate otro amor

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a-ruch A-tah Ado-nai E-lo-hay-nu Me-lech Ha-olam

Keed-sha-nu Bi-meetz-va-tav Ve-tzee-va-nu

-leek Ner Shel Cha-nu-kah. Amen.


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Aharva otras puertas Aspera otro ardor Ke para mi sos muerta Aspera otro ardro Ke para mi sos muerta

Adio, Adio kerida, No kero la vida. Me l’amargates tu

HATIKVA – “The Hope” Israel’s National Anthem - by Naftali Herz Imber

As long as deep in the heart, the soul of a Jew yearns, and forward to the East to Zion, an eye looks – our hope will not be lost – the hope of

2,000 years – to be a free nation in our land – the land of Zion and Jerusalem.

Kol ode bah-lay-vav P'nee-mah Ne-fesh Ye-hu-dee ho-mee-yah Ul-fa-a-tay meez-rach ka-dee-mah A-yeen li-tzee-on tzo-fee-yah Ode loh av-dah teek-va-tay-nu Ha-tee-vah bat shnot al-pa-yeem Li-hee-yot am chaf-shee bi-ar-tzaynu Eretz Tzion v'Yeru-sha-la-yeem Li-hee-yot am chaf-shee bi-ar-tzaynu Eretz Tzion v'Yeru-sha-la-yeem

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I Have a Little Draydel Words: S. Grossman Music: S. Goldfarb

I have a little draydel -- I made it out of clay And when it's dry and ready -- Then draydel I shall play! Oh draydel, draydel, draydel -- I made it out of clay Oh draydel, draydel, draydel -- Now, draydel I shall play! It has a lovely body with legs so short and thin And when my draydel's tired, it drops and then I win! Oh draydel, draydel, … My draydel's always playful, it loves to dance and spin A happy game of draydel, come play now, let's begin! Oh draydel, draydel, ADDITIONAL VERSES By Dan Crow, Marcia Berman, Uncle Ruthie Buell, J.P. Nighteingale and Fred Sokolow.

The JCP CHANUKAH SONGBOOK

I had a little draydel, I made it out of soap I'll spin it in the bathtub, It will not melt I hope … Oh… I had a little draydel, I made it out of ice It melted when I spun it, which was not very nice… Oh I had a little draydel, I made it out of straw It went eighty miles an hour, & broke the speeding law… Oh I had a little draydel, I made it out of sand And when I tried to spin it, It crumbled in my hand… Oh… I had a little draydel, I made it out of mud And when I tried to spin it, It fell down with a thud… Oh…

I had a little draydel, I made it out of bread I did not spin my draydel, I ate it up instead… Oh… I had a little draydel, I made it out of schmaltz and when I tried to spin it, It danced a little waltz… Oh… I had a little draydel, I made it out of air It spun around so softly, And silent as a prayer… Oh… I had a little draydel, I made it in my mind Imaginary draydel, Is the hardest one to find… Oh… We have a little draydel, It's sitting on the shelf And if you want more verses, Then make them up yourself

December 2004

Property of the Jewish Community of the Palouse

NOW CHANUKAH IS HERE by Myron Schreck ©2001

Winter is coming - nights getting longer Now that we’ve entered December The smells of the cooking, the sounds in the kitchen, These are the things we remember The onions and garlic - the warm apple sauce – The draydels that spin ‘til they drop And the bright colored candles -the chocolate coins The presents that everyone brought

And now the sun’s going down and all across town, The children are waiting - anticipating Latkes deep fried by a warm fireside; The stars will come out and bring with them Chanukah

The children of Israel a long time ago – Were told they can’t study the bible Their Temple was ruined – by Syrian Greeks – Replacing their Altar with idols But then they fought back, those brave Maccabees. For years how they suffered and toiled And these days we remember their “Rededication” – With draydels and candles and oil

(chorus: And now the sun’s going down …….)

I have so many childhood mem’ries – Wrapped up with Chanukah season My dad with his presents - my mom with her singing And stories to help me start sleeping The games that we played with draydels and coins - And betting which candle will last And today as I play with my own family I’m reminded of Chanukahs past

And now the sun’s going down and all across town, The children are waiting - anticipating Latkes deep fried by a warm fireside; The sky’s almost dark. Let’s get ready to start

And now that it’s night, let’s turn out the lights, And all gather close to light the menorah Singing our songs and filling our homes with laughter & cheer --- Now Chanukah is here --- Chanukah is here – It’s here

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ROCK OF AGES -- MA'OZ TZUR (Traditional Litrugy)

Ma'oz tzur yi--shu--ah--tee L'kha na--eh l'sha-bay--ach Tee-kon bayt ti--fee--lah--tee V'sham todah ni--zah--bay--ach L'ayt acheen mat--bay--ach Mee--tzar ha-mi-nah-bay-ach Az eg-mor b'shir meez-mor Cha-nu--kaht ha-meez-bay--ach Az eg-mor b'shir meez-mor Cha-nu--kaht ha-meez-bay--ach Rock of my salvation, with delight we praise You. Restore the Temple and we will bring offerings. When You put end conflict and war, I shall sing at the rededication.

Rock of Ages, Let our song, Praise Thy saving power Thou amidst the raging foes, Wast our sheltering tower Furious they assailed us But Thine arm availed us And thy word broke their sword when our own strength failed us And thy word broke their sword, when our own strength failed us

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MI Y'MALEIL? (WHO CAN RETELL?) Adapted by M. Ravina

Who can retell the things that befell us,

Who can count them?

In every age a hero or sage came to our aid

Who can retell the things that befell us,

Who can count them?

In every age a hero or sage came to our aid

HARK! At this time of year in days of yore

Maccabees the Temple did restore

Now all Israel must as one arise

Redeem itself through deed and sacrifice

Mi yi--ma--lel g'vurot Yis--ra--el O--tan mee yim--neh?

Hayn b'khol dor yah--kum ha-gee-bor, go-el ha-am.

Mi yi--ma--lel g'vurot Yis--ra--el O--tan mee yim--neh?

Hayn b'khol dor yah--kum ha-gee-bor, go-el ha-am.

Shema --

Bah-yah-meem ha-haym bahz-man ha-zeh

Maccabee moh--shee--ah u--foh--deh

Uv--ya-may--nu kal am Yis--ra--ayl

Yit--ah--chayd ya--kum ve--yee--ga-ayl

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LIGHT ONE CANDLE by Peter Yarrow- ©1983 Silver Dawn Music ASCAP Light one candle for the Maccabee children With thanks that their light didn't die Light one candle for the pain they endured When their right to exist was denied Light one candle for the terrible sacrifice Justice and freedom demand But light one candle for the wisdom to know When the peacemaker's time is at hand

Don't let the light go out! It's lasted for so many years! Don't let the light go out! Let it shine thru our love & our tears

Light one candle for the strength that we need To never become our own foe And light one candle for those who are suffering Pain we learned so long ago Light one candle for all we believe in That anger not tear us apart And light one candle to find us together With peace as the song in our hearts


What is the memory that's valued so highly? That we keep it alive in that flame? What's the commitment to those who have died? That we cry out they've not died in vain? We have come this far always believing That justice would somehow prevail This is the burden, this is the promise This is why we will not fail!


Don't let the light go out! Don't let the light go out! Don't let the light go out!

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EIGHT CANDLES by Malvina Reynolds ©1963 Schroder Music Co ASCAP

Eight candles shine for the Maccabees Eight candles shine for the Maccabees Down from the mountains with Liberty’s sword They came like the flame of the Lord

(Chorus) Dance the Horah, light the menorah This is a time of joy. The road to freedom we take today, With the Maccabees leading the way.

8 candles shine for the Maccabees; 8 candles shine for the Maccabees The tyrant was routed with all of his men, And the Temple made holy again. (Chorus: Dance the Horah…)

8 candles shine for the Maccabees; 8 candles shine for the Maccabees Chanukah’s children will never forget The glory that shines for us yet. (Chorus: Dance the Horah…)

SHAMESH by Stacy Worth & Steve Nathan © 1992 Warner/Refuge Music, Inc

Shamesh, Shamesh, standing tall, Burning brightly above All the other candles Glowing by its side Shamesh, Shamesh, every night we Add a candle to the Chanukah menorah And we use your flame to

Kindle the lights, Kindle the lights For eight nights -- we Say the blessings as we Kindle the lights, Chanukah bright Once every night we light a candle starting with the

Shamesh, Shamesh, guiding light Tell the story of the Ancient Temple and the Fight for Jewish freedom Shamesh Shamesh freedom glows, By the lamp that shined so Many years ago and Now to celebrate we

Kindle the lights, kindle the lights For eight nights -- we Say the blessings as we Kindle the lights, Chanukah bright Once every night we light a candle starting with the

Shamesh, Shamesh, Shamesh, -- oo – oo Shamesh, Shamesh, Shamesh, -- oo – oo Shamesh!

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CHANUKAH, O CHANUKAH - Y’MAY HACHANUKAH Words: A. Evronin

O Chanukah, O Chanukah, Come light the menorah Let's have a party. We'll all dance the hora Gather round the table, we'll give you a treat Sivivon to play with, and latkes to eat And while we are playing, the candles are burning low

One for each night, they shed a sweet light To remind us of days long ago One for each night, they shed a sweet light To remind us of days long ago

(In Yiddish)

Oy Chanukah, Oy Chanukah A yon--tif a shay--ner A lus—ti--ker a fray—li--cher Nito noch a—zoy—ner Ale nacht in draydeleh shpee—lin mir Zu—dik hay—se lat—kes es—sen mir Gesh-vin-der tzint kind-er Di di-nin-ke lich-te-lech on

Zogt “AL Ha-ni-seem” Lobt Got far di ni--seem Un kumt gi—cher tants--in in kon Zogt “Al Ha-ni-sim” Lobt Got far di ni--sim Un kumt gi—cher tants--in in kon

(In Hebrew)

Ye--may ha-chanukah, chanukat mik-de-shay-nu Be-gil u-ve-sim-cha me-mal-im et lee-baynu Li—lah vi—yom se-vee-vo-nay-nu yee-sov Suf-ga-ni-ot no-khal bam la--rov

Ha--eeru Had-leeku Nay-rot Chanukah rah--bim Al ha-ni-seem ---- ve--al ha-neef--la--ot Ah--sher cho—le—lu ha--ma-ka-beem Al ha-ni-seem ---- ve--al ha-neef--la--ot Ah--sher cho—le—lu ha--ma-ka-beem

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SIVIVON, SOV, SOV, SOV Words: L. Kipnis

Siveevon, sov, sov, sov Chanukah, hu chag tov

Chanukah, hu chag tov Siveevon, sov, sov, sov!

Chag simcha hu la-am Nes gadol haya sham

Nes gadol haya sham Chag simcha hu la-am.

Siveevon, sov, sov, sov Chanukah, hu chag tov

Chanukah, hu chag tov Siveevon, sov, sov, sov!

Sov na sov, kova-cho, Nes gadol haya po

Sov na sov, kova-cho, Nes gadol haya po

(Translation) Dreidel, spin, spin, spin. Chanuka is a great holiday. A celebration for our nation. A great miracle happened there.

Spin, spin, here and there, A great miracle happened here. CHANUKAH, CHANUKAH Words: L. Kipnis

Chanukah, Chanukah Chag ya-feh kol kach

Ohr cha-veev, mi-sa-veev Gil li-ye-led rach.

Chanukah, Chanukah Si-vee-von, sov, sov

Sov, sov, sov! Sov, sov, sov! Ma na-yeem va-tov.

Chanukah, Chanukah, happy holiday Candles bright, cheerful light, old and young are gay Chanukah, Chanukah, siveevon, sov, sov, Spin & turn, spin & turn, while the candles burn Chanukah, Chanukah, Festival of Lights Celebrate, Dedicate, For eight days and nights Spin your tops, sing your songs, Light the candles bright Chanukah, Chanukah, Sing with all your might

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HANUKA Words and Music by Flory Jagoda Chanuka, Chanuka, Ocho dias di felicitas Chanuka, Chanuka, Ocho dias di felicitas

La la la la – la la la la la la … Chanuka, Chanuka, Ocho dias di kantar … Chanuka, Chanuka, Ocho dias di bailar … Chanuka, Chanuka, Ocho dias di kuzar … Hanukah, eight days of happiness, of singing, of dancing, of cooking. OCHO KANDELIKAS Words and Music by Flory Jagoda Hanuka Linda ‘sta aki, Ocho candelas para mi Hanuka Linda ‘sta aki, Ocho candelas para mi

Una kandelika, dos kandelikas, tres kandelikas, kuatro kandelikas, sintju kandelikas, seysh kandelikas, siete kandelikas … Ocho candelas para mi.

Muchas fietas vo fazer, conalegrias, i plazer Muchas fietas vo fazer, conalegrias, i plazer

Una kandelika, dos kandelikas, … Los pastelikos vo kmer, conalmendrikas i la mile Los pastelikos vo kmer, conalmendrikas i la mile

Una kandelika, dos kandelikas, …

Beautiful Hanuka is here, eight candles for me. Many parties will be held, with joy and with pleasure. I will cook pastelikos, with almonds and honey. One candle.. 2 candles, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 … eight candles for me.

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These lights that we kindle Tonight on Chanukah

For all the times you rescued us And all your miracles

For all your many wonders Your solace and your comfort

Bestowed upon our fathers Bestowed upon our mothers

In the days of yore, At this time of year.

In the days of yore, At this time of year.

HANAYROT HALALU (Liturgy adapted by M. Schreck)

Hah-nay-rot Hah-lah-lu

Ah-nach-nu Mad-lee-keem

Al Ha-ti-shu-ot

V’Al Ha-Nee-seem

Al Ha -Nee-fla-ot

V’al Ha-Necha-mot

She-ah-see-ta Laa-vo-tay-nu

Ah-see-ta Li-eemo-tay-nu

Ba-ya-meem Ha -haym

Baz-man Ha -zeh

Ba-ya-meem Ha -haym Baz-man Ha -zeh

LATKES Words: L.Kipnis Music: N.Nardi (English adapted by M. Schreck)

Kemach, kemach min ha-sad. Shemen, shemen min ha-kad

Chanukah ha-yom. Chag na-eem nechmad

Kemach, kemach min ha-sad. Shemen, shemen min ha-kad

Ha-va ne-la-bev, le-vee-vot la-chag

La la la la la –la la la la la la ….

Flour, flour from the sack. Oil, oil from the jug.

Hanukah’s today – Lovely holiday

Add an egg, and stir and beat. Add some sugar – to be sweet.

Latkes are a joy – for every girl and boy.

La la la la la –la la la la la la

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HAVA NARIMA Words: L. Kipnis & A. Ashman Music: Handel (Judas Maccabeus)

Ha-va Na-reema Nays V’avu-kah Ya-chad Po Na-sheera Shir al chanuka

Makabim a-nachnu Come let us wave A flag and a torch Let us sing together A song of Chanukah

We are Maccabees and Our flag is proud & tall We resisted the Greeks, And we beat them all

Flower with flower We will weave a wreath To use as a crown for Our hero Maccabee See as he comes closer Armies at both sides Marching with the shofar All prepared to fight

Honoring our victors We rise up and we sing Ballads of freedom And songs of victory - so

Come let us wave Our flag and our torch, And let us sing together A song of Chanukah

Dig-lay-nu Ram Na-chon Ba-yi-va-neem nil-cham-nu Vi-la-nu Ha-neetz-achon

Per-ach el per-ach Zer ga-dol neesh-zor Le-rosh ham-nah-tzay-ach Makabi gibor Heenay hu bah eem Tzvah chay-lo Bah-sho-far Nah-ree-ah lo

Lam--nah--tzay-ach Kaaa-vod nah-ron Shee-rat Ha-cho-fesh Ve-ha-nee-tzah-chon

Ha-va Na-reema Naaays V’avu-kah Ya-chad Po Na-sheera Shir al chanuka

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THE LATKE SONG by Debbie Friedman

I am so mixed up that I cannot tell you, I’m sitting in this blender turning brown. I’ve made friends with the onions and the flour, And the cook is scouting oil in town.

I sit here wondering what will ’come of me, I can’t be eaten looking as I do. I need someone to take me out and cook me, Or I’ll really end up in a royal stew.

(Chorus) I am a latke, I am a latke, And I am waiting for Chanukah to come. I am a latke, I am a latke, And I am waiting for Chanukah to come.

Every holiday has food so special, I’d like to have that same attention, too. I do not want to spend life in this blender, Wondering what I’m supposed to do.

Matzoh and charoset are for Pesach, Chopped liver and challah for Shabbat. Blintzes on Shavuot are delicious, And gefilte fish no holiday’s without.

(Chorus) I am a latke, I am a latke, And I am waiting for Chanukah to come (repeat)

It’s important that I have an understanding, Of what it is that I’m supposed to do. You see there are so many who are homeless, With no home, no clothes and very little food.

It’s so important that we all remember, That while we have most of the things we need, We must remember those who have so little, We must help them -- we must be the ones to feed.

(Chorus) I am a latke, I am a latke, And I am waiting for Chanukah to come (repeat)

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LICHVOD HA-CHANUKAH Words: H. Bialik

Eemee natna le-vee-vah lee Le-vee-vah chamah u-me-tu-kah Le-vee-vah chamah u-me-tu-kah (Chorus)

Yoh-deem ah-tem lich-vod mah Yoh-deem ah-tem lich-vod mah Yoh-deem ah-tem lich-vod mah Lichvod Ha-Chanukah

Avee hid-leek nay-rot lee Ve-shamash loh ah-vu-ka Ve-shamash loh ah-vu-ka (Chorus: Yoh-deem ah-teem ….) Doh-dee natan siveevon lee Sivee-von o-fer-et yetzu-ka Sivee-von o-fer-et yetzu-ka (Chorus: Yoh-deem ah-teem….)

My mother gave me a latke, a hot sweet latke. Do you know in honor of what? In honor of Chanukah!

My father lit candles for me, and the shamash was his torch My uncle gave me a dreydel, a dreydel made of solid lead.

NER LEE Words: L. Kipnis Music: D. Samburksy

Ner lee, ner lee, ner lee dah-keek Bah-chanukah ner-ee ad-leek

Bah-chanukah ner--ee yah-ir Bah-chanukah shee-reem ah-shir

Bah-chanukah ner--ee yah-ir Bah-chanukah shee-reem ah-shir My candle is thin. On Chanukah, I will light my candle. On Chanukah my candle will give light; and I will sing songs.

I light my little candle on Chanukah

I light my little candle on Chanukah

It will shine as I sing songs of joy that

It will shine as I

Chanukah brings

sing songs of joy that Chanukah brings

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