The Text of the Blessing for Lighting Hanukkah Candles
Question
What is the correct text of the blessing for lighting Hanukkah candles?
Answer
Shalom Rav and Happy Hanukkah
There are three versions: some say 'להדליק נר של חנוכה' (to light the candle of Hanukkah). Some say 'שלחנוכה' as one word. And some say 'להדליק נר חנוכה', without the word 'של'.
There is a source for each version, and everyone should follow their custom.
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Smicha "Yoreh-Yoreh" (2012), Rav Amram Fried's Beit Horaah
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