Havdalah Blessings

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[The havdalah candle is kindled. The cup of wine or grape juice is raised. Do not drink until after the Blessing of Separation.]

בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה יְיָ, אֱלֹהֵֽינוּ מֶֽלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם, בּוֹרֵא פְּרִי הַגָפֶן.

Baruch atah, Adonai Eloheinu, Melech haolam, borei p’ri hagafen.

Praise To You, Adonai our God, Sovereign of the universe, Creator of the fruit of the vine.

[The spice box is passed around and all inhale its fragrance. Circulate the spice box.]

בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה יְיָ, אֱלֹהֵֽינוּ מֶֽלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם, בּוֹרֵא מִינֵי בְשָׂמִים.

Baruch atah, Adonai Eloheinu, Melech haolam, borei minei v’samim.

Praise To You, Adonai our God, Sovereign of the universe, Creator of varied spices.

[Raise the havdalah candle.]

בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה יְיָ, אֱלֹהֵֽינוּ מֶֽלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם, בּוֹרֵא מְאוֹרֵי הָאֵשׁ.

Baruch atah, Adonai Eloheinu, Melech haolam, borei m’orei ha-eish.

Praise To You, Adonai our God, Sovereign of the universe, Creator of lights of fire.

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Melody performed with the permission from the artist, Debbie Friedman.