Hanukkah Starts Tonight!

Though it seems like we’ve been talking about it for eight years, the first night of Hanukkah is finally here. Before you stuff your face with latkes (or cupcakes or cookies or cheese) and unwrap some presents (if that’s what you’re into), you may want to light the menorah. And since it’s been at least year a since you’ve done that, here’s a refresher course on just how it’s done. Who better to learn from than our favorite animated fellow, Todd, and his magical friend, um, God.

How to light the Hanukkah candles:

We’re also happy to provide you with this cheat sheet of blessings for lighting the candles. Remember, all three blessings are said on the first night, and then only the first and second blessings are said on the seven nights to follow.

The First Blessing Praised are You, Our God, Ruler of the universe, Who made us holy through Your commandments and commanded us to kindle the Hannukah lights.
The Second Blessing Praised are You, Our God, Ruler of the universe, Who performed wondrous deeds for our ancestors in those ancient days at this season.
The Third Blessing (First Night Only)Praised are You, Our God, Ruler of the universe, Who has given us life and sustained us and enabled us to reach this season.

Wishing you a very happy Hanukkah!