Hannukah Order Of Service
by Rev. Elizabeth A. Lerner
December 2000
| Prelude |
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| Opening Words |
(#626) |
| Welcome and Announcements |
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| Chalice Lighting |
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| Opening Hymn |
#221 - Light One Candle |
| Unison Affirmation |
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| Lighting of Menorah |
(mention the ancient symbolism of Judaism with
the menorah) Blessed art thou, creative spirit of the universe,
who has inspired us to kindle the Hannukah candles. Baruch
atah adonai, eloheinu melech ha´olam, asher kid´shanu,
b´mitzvotav, vitzi vanu, l´chadlich ner, shel Hannukah. |
| Dismissal of Children |
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| Candles of Joy and Sorrow |
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| Reading |
1 Macc 1:1 - 1:50 |
| Offering |
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| Meditation |
in words
in silence |
| Hymn |
#222 - Mi Y´Malel |
| Sermon |
What Does Hannukah Hold for Adults? |
| Hymn |
#223 - Rock of Ages |
| Sharing |
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| Closing Words |
(#680) |
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