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Actually, Jews say 2 blessings at Hanukkah. The first one goes Barukh atah adonai, eloheynu melekh ha-olam, asher kidshanu bemitzvotav, vitzivanu, l'had lik-ner, Shel Hanukkah. This translates to "Blessed are you, O God, ruler of the universe, who commands us to light the candles of Hanukkah." The second blessing means "Blessed are you, O God, ruler of the universe, who performed miracles for our ancestors." The Hebrew goes Barukh atah adonai, eloheynu melekh ha-olam, she'asah nisim l'avotenu, bayamim, ha-heim baziman hazeh.

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Jewish people believe that most actions and occasions in life deserve blessings. Hanukkah is no exception.

Answer:We say blessings to God as part of our prayers, blessings before and after eating, on Sabbath and festivals, and when performing a mitzva (command). The blessings were formalized by the Anshei Knesses Hagedolah, a specially-convened Sanhedrin (synod of Sages) 2350 years ago. The blessings on Hanukkah are included in this. (See the Talmud, Berakhot 33a and Shabbat 23a).
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