by Shawn Wells

Created on: September 30, 2010

Each night as a servant I light the shamash,

My Chanakuh observance begun.

I light the candles all in a row,

One by one by one.

My dreidel says Nes Gadol Haya Sham,

A great miracle happened there,

As for eight long days in the temple,

Burning oil scented the air.

The menorah’s illumination is for the house without,

Reminding all those who will see,

That we express thanks and praise to Your great Name,

Your wonders, Your salvations, Your mercy.

On the last day, Zot Chanukah, for Your love I repent,

As the barchot blessings having been said.

I do this out of love for You

As the prayers of our faith are read.

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