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THE MIRACLE OF CHANUKAH
Chanukah is the Jewish eight-day, wintertime “festival of lights ” celebrated with a nightly menorah lighting, special prayers and fried foods. The Hebrew word Chanukah means “dedication”, and is thus named because it celebrates the rededication of the Holy Temple. Chanukah begins on the eve of Kislev 25 and continues for eight days.
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As the Festival of Lights approaches, the Jewish community in Cyprus eagerly awaits the joyous celebrations of Chanukah!
From Larnaca to Nicosia, Limassol to Paphos, Ayia Napa to every corner of the island, we're preparing for a beautiful celebration of light, unity, and hope. Chanukah holds a special place in our hearts, marking a time of miracles and spreading warmth throughout our communities.
Join us for a week filled with cultural festivities, including menorah lightings, vibrant music, traditional delicacies like latkes and sufganiyot, and heartwarming messages of togetherness from our beloved Chief Rabbi Arie Zeev Raskin.
As we illuminate the menorah's candles, we also embrace the universal message of spreading light in times of darkness. Let's make this Chanukah in Cyprus a beacon of hope, joy, and unity for all!
Wishing you and your loved ones a happy and illuminated Chanukah!
Blessings on the Chanukah Menorah
Ευλογίες για το Άναμμα των Κεριών του Χανουκά
The following two (or three) blessings are said before the Hanukkah menorah is lit.
First blessing:
בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה אֲדֹנָי אֱלֹהֵינוּ מֶלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם אֲשֶׁר קִדְּשָׁנוּ בְּמִצְוֹתָיו וְצִוָּנוּ לְהַדְלִיק נֵר חֲנֻכָּה
Bah-rookh ah-tah ah-doh-noi eh-loh-hay-noo meh-lekh hah-oh-lahm ah-sher ki-deh-shah-noo beh-mitz-voh-tahv veh-tzee-vah-noo leh-hahd-lik nayr kha-noo-kah
Blessed are You, Lord our G‑d, King of the universe, who has sanctified us with His commandments, and commanded us to kindle the Chanukah light.
Δοξασμένος είσαι, Κύριε ο Θεός μας, Βασιλιάς του Σύμπαντος, που μας αγίασες με τις εντολές Του και μας πρόσταξες να ανάψουμε τα φώτα του Χανουκά.
Second blessing:
בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה אֲדֹנָי אֱלֹהֵינוּ מֶלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם שֶׁעָשָׂה נִסִּים לַאֲבוֹתֵינוּ בַּיָּמִים הָהֵם בִּזְּמַן הַזֶּה
Bah-rookh ah-tah ah-doh-noi eh-loh-hay-noo meh-lekh hah-oh-lahm sheh-ah-sah nee-sim lah-ah-voh-tay-noo bah-yah-mim hah-haym biz-mahn hah-zeh
Blessed are You, Lord our G‑d, King of the universe, who performed miracles for our forefathers in those days, at this time.
Δοξασμένος είσαι, Κύριε Θεέ μας, Βασιλιά του σύμπαντος, που έκανες θαυμαστές πράξεις για τους προγόνους μας, εκείνες τις μέρες, αυτή την εποχή.
Third blessing, recited only on the first night (or the first time lighting this Chanukah):
בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה אֲדֹנָי אֱלֹהֵינוּ מֶלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם שֶׁהֶחֱיָנוּ וְקִיְּמָנוּ וְהִגִּיעָנוּ לִזְּמַן הַזֶּה
Bah-rookh ah-tah ah-doh-noi eh-loh-hay-noo meh-lekh hah-oh-lahm sheh-heh-kheh-yah-noo veh-kee-mah-noo ve-hig-ee-yah-noo liz-mahn hah-zeh
Blessed are You, Lord our G‑d, King of the universe, who has granted us life, sustained us, and enabled us to reach this occasion.
Δόξασε, Κύριε, ο Θεός μας, Βασιλιάς του σύμπαντος, που μας κράτησε στη ζωή, μας στήριξε και μας επέτρεψε να φτάσουμε σε αυτήν την εποχή.
Μερικοί άνθρωποι αφιερώνουν κάθε κερί για κάτι συγκεκριμένο. Μερικοί προτάσεις εδώ περιλαμβάνουν προσευχή για ένα συγκεκριμένο άτομο ή ομάδα ανθρώπων ή ακόμη και ένα κοινωνικό ζήτημα όπως ο αντισημιτισμός.