The Bat Mitzvahof Ashley Lader

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December 4, 2010

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Service led by CantorDebbi Ballard

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To our Family and Friends, We are so happy you are here to share this special

evening with us as our daughter Ashley becomes a BatMitzvah. It means so much that you have come from

near and far to be with us tonight.We are so proud of Ashley, and the determination andcommitment she has shown in preparing for her Bat

Mitzvah.

Neil and Lisa

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THE BAT MITZVAH SERVICE

The Bat Mitzvah ceremony represents the first time in a young woman’s life when she is invited to assume arole of leadership and responsibility in the religious service of the Jewish community. In this service Ashleywill read several prayers in Hebrew and English. As you follow the service you will see the prayers intransliteration (Hebrew phonetically). We did this so you can be a part of the service and in so doing find itmore interesting. Today marks the culmination of several months of private tutoring for Ashley where shelearned many prayers and most importantly, their meanings.

The Torah contains the first five books of the Bible; a selection from the Torah is read every weekthroughout the Jewish liturgical year until the entire Torah has been read. Ashley’s portion comes from thebook of Genesis. In addition to the reading from the Torah, Ashley will be conducting a portion of today’sservice as well.

A Yarmulke or head covering may be worn by men during the service. A Tallit or prayer shawl mayalso be worn by Jewish men and women over the age of thirteen. Tradition states that the tallit’s fringes arereminders of the Lord’s Commandments.

This prayer book you are reading is called a Siddur. Since we have specially created this prayerbook for Ashley’s Bat Mitzvah you will see the Hebrew, English translations and transliteration.

You will be asked to stand a number of times during the ceremony whenever the Torah is removedor when certain prayers are recited. During a special prayer recited for those loved ones who are no longerwith us known as the Mourner’s Kaddish, the congregation will also rise.

During this service, people will be called to the pulpit to recite readings and blessings before andafter the Torah reading. We hope some of these explanations are helpful in creating a more rewardingservice.

What it means to be a daughter of theCommandments

The term Bat Mitzvah literally means “child of the commandments.” This is the age ofaccountability for a Jewish child. The thirteenth birthday traditionally meant the time when Jews becamereligiously adult, however this tradition is not limited only to 13 year olds. The ceremony of Bat Mitzvah isnot really a goal or end in itself. It represents beginnings, the first steps on a lifelong path of Jewishresponsibility.

The Bat Mitzvah ceremony marks the first time a young person will be able to read from the Torahand lead a congregation in prayer. This is a milestone in Jewish life and a cause for a celebration of theentire family. It is the hope of the Jewish people that a young person assumes the role of an adult Jew; andwill become a credit to her community and to the House of Israel throughout her life.

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A Prayer for Ashleyand presentation of the Tallit

O Lordas we stand before youon this joyous occasion

we pray and we thank youfor this blessing of life

you have bestowed upon us.We are grateful for Ashley

and for the past thirteen yearsof joy he has brought to us and our family.

Bless her, Dear G-d,watch over her, protect her, guide her,

help her to continue to growin body and mind, in soul and character.

Bless her with the gifts of love and loyalty.May his life be rich and rewarding.

May all his deeds bring pride to all of us.Amen

Baruch atah Adonai eloheynu melech haolamAsher kid-sha-nu b’mitz-vo-tav v’tzee vanu l’hit a teyf Ba-tzitzit

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Hinei Ma Tov

c ©g«i m©B mi ¦g © z ¤a«¤W ,mi ¦rP d ©nE aFH d ©n d¥P ¦dHine ma tov uma na yim shevet achim gam yachad.Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for families to dwell together in unity.

Responsive Reading:

We have come together as a congregation, mindful that eachof us is an individual, with special hopes and dreams, withpersonal worries and concerns.

Each of us has dreams no one else can utter. Each feels joy noone else can share and regrets which others cannot know. In thisuniqueness of mind and personality, we are alone.

And yet we are here together. United as a congregation, wefind an atmosphere that stimulates awareness andmotivation. In these surroundings of personal warmth, maywe seek the strength that is within ourselves. If we arediscouraged, may we seek hope. If we have been careless oftime, may we re-assess our goals and priorities.

In the company of our family and friends, in the glowing spirit ofShabbat, may we find the inspiration to warm our hearts andrevitalize our minds’ energies. Together, may we heighten ourgoals to achieve our own unique potential.

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THE BARCHU

Ek §xAFor centuries the words of the Barchu have summoned our people to worship. At each

service this prayer is recited to announce that formal worship has begun. Yet we know that all aredrawn to prayer by more than public proclamation. We are called to worship by an inner longing,the desire to reflect on the purpose of our lives. The summons to worship finds its uniqueexpression in every individual. The magnetism to ponder and comprehend the universe is thesame. The response is formulated differently by each person according to his or her needs.

(Please rise)

Barchu et Adonai ham’vorach: .KxŸa §n ©d i §i z ¤ Ek §xAPraise Adonai to whom all praise is due!

Baruch Adonai ham’vorach l’olam vaed .c ¤re mlFr §l KxŸa §n ©d i §i KExAPraised be Adonai, to whom, all praise is due forever and ever.

The Shema

r ©n §WThe Sh’ma is one of the oldest prayers in the Jewish prayer book.

It calls upon the Jewish people to listen. It stresses their unity and eternity. There is great comfort in knowing thatJews everywhere recognize this tie and feel this commitment to oneness. It is almost like having an extended family offourteen million people.

The inclusion of the Sh’ma indicates that from ancient days the purpose of worship for our people was not primarily todo the will of the worshipper, but rather for the congregation to go out into the world inspired to work

.cg ¤ i §i ,Epi«¥dŸl ¡ i §i ,l ¥ x §U¦i r ©n §WSh’ma Yis-ra-el, Ado-nai elo-hey-nu, Ado-nai E-chad

“Hear O Israel, the lord is One.”

.c ¤re mlFr §l FzEk §l ©n cFa §M m ¥W KExABa-ruch hem Ke-vod mal-chu-to L’olam va-ed

“Blessed be the name of God’s glorious reign forever”.

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V-AHAVTA

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.Li «¤xr §W ¦aE L «¤zi ¥A zFfªf §n l ©r mY §a ©z §kE .Li«¤pi ¥r oi ¥A zŸthŸh §l Eid §ei §i i ¦p £ .m ¤ki ¥dŸl` ¥l mi ¦WŸc §w m ¤zi¦i §d ¦e ,izŸe §v ¦n lM z ¤ m ¤zi ¦U £r©e Ex §M §f ¦Y o ©r «©n §l,mi ¦dŸl` ¥l m ¤kl zFi §d ¦l ,m¦i «©x §v ¦n u ¤x«¤ ¥n m¤k §z ¤ i ¦z «¥vFd x ¤W £ ,m ¤ki ¥dŸl ¡

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V-a-hav-ta et Adonai elo-hecha, be-chol le-vav-cha, uv’chol naf-she-cha uv’cholm’o-de-cha. V’ha-yu had-varim ha-eyleh. A-sher a-no-chi mi-tzav-ka ha-yom, alle-va-ve-cha. V’shi nan-tam l’va-ne-cha, v’di-bar-ta bam, b’shiv-techa, b’vey-techa,u-v’lech-t’cha va-derek. Uv-shach-b’cha uv-ku-mecha, uk-shar-tam l’ot al ya-decha,v’hayu l’to-ta-fot beyn ey-necha.

Uch tav tam al m’zu-zot bey-techa u-vee-sha-recha. L’ma-an teez k’ru va-a-see-temet kol meetz-vo-tai. Vee-h’yee-tem k’dosheem ley-lo hey-chem. A-nee Adonaielo-hey-chem. A-sher ho-tzey-tee et-chem mey e-retz meetz-ra-yim Lader-h-yotla-chem ley-lo-heem, A-nee Adonai elo-hey-chem.

You shall love your Eternal God with all your heart, with all your mind, with all your being. Set these wordswhich I command you this day, upon your heart. Teach them faithfully to your children; speak of them in yourhome, and on your way, when you lie down and when you rise up. Bind them as a sign upon your hand; let them besymbols before your eyes; inscribe them on the doorposts of your house, and on your gates. Be mindful of MyMitzvot and do them; so shall you consecrate yourselves to your God. I am your Eternal God, who led you out ofEgypt to be your God, I am your Eternal God.

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What is Holiness?

(Please read responsively)

There is holiness when we strive to reach our highest goals, andbring to our striving the best that is within ourselves.

There is holiness when we are true to ourselves and standfirmly for truth though tempted to bend.

There is holiness when we choose expressions of love andkindness, rather thanthose of sarcasm or anger.

There is holiness when we use our creative energies tocelebrate, illuminate or share a thing of beauty.

There is holiness when people help the weak and seek freedom.

There is holiness when we are kind to someone who cannotpossibly be of service to us.

There is holiness when we promote family harmony.

There is holiness when we forget what divides us andremember what unites us.

There is holiness when we bring a moment of gladness to one whois lonely, a smile to the face of one who is sad, or help to one in need.

There is holiness when we thank G-d and give praise to G-d forgiving us the desire and the power to make our lives holy.

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The 12 Blessings of Gratitude

,mlFrd J¤l ¤n Ep ¥dl¡ ,i §i dz © KExA.dlil oi ¥aE mFi oi ¥A oi ¦g §a ©d §l dpi ¦a i ¦e §k ¤U©l o ©zp x ¤W ¨

Praised be the Eternal God, who has implanted mind and instinct within every living being.

l ¥ x §U ¦i i ¦p ©Ur ¤W,mlFrd J¤l ¤n Ep ¥dl¡ ,i §i dz © KExAPraised be the Eternal God, who has made me a Jew

oi ¦xFg o ¤A i ¦p ©Ur ¤W ,mlFrd J¤l ¤n Ep ¥dl¡ ,i §i dz © KExAPraised be the Eternal God, who has made me to be free

mi ¦x §e ¦r ©g ¥wFR,mlFrd J¤l ¤n Ep ¥dl¡ ,i §i dz © KExAPraised be the Eternal God, who helps the blind to see

mi ¦n ªx©r Wi ¦A §l ©n ,mlFrd J¤l ¤n Ep ¥dl¡ ,i §i dz © KExAPraised be the Eternal God, who clothes the naked

mi ¦xEq © xi ¦Y ©n ,mlFrd J¤l ¤n Ep ¥dl¡ ,i §i dz © KExAPraised be the Eternal God, who frees the captive

m ¦tEt §M s ¥wFf ,mlFrd J¤l ¤n Ep ¥dl¡ ,i §i dz © KExAPraised be the Eternal God, who lifts up the fallen

x¥ab i ¥c©r §v ¦n oi ¦k ¥n ©d ,mlFrd K¤l¤¤n Ep ¥dl¡ ,i §i dz © KExAPraised be the Eternal God, who makes firm our steps

dxEa §b ¦A l ¥ x §U ¦i x¥fF` ,mlFrd J¤l ¤n ¤¤n Ep ¥dl¡ ,i §i dz © KExAPraised be the Eternal God, who girds our people Israel with strength

dx ¨ §t ¦z §A l ¥ x §U ¦i x ¥hFr ,mlFrd J¤l ¤n Ep ¥dl¡ ,i §i dz © KExAPraised be the Eternal God, who crowns Israel with glory

©gM sril o ¥zFp ©d ,mlFrd J¤l ¤n Ep ¥dl¡ ,i §i dz © KExAPraised be the Eternal God, who gives strength to the weary

dnEp §zE i©pi¥r ¥n dp ¥W xi ¦a©r ©n ©d ,mlFrd J¤l ¤n Ep ¥dl¡ ,i §i dz © KExAiR ©r §t©r ¥n

Praised be the Eternal God, who removes sleep from the eyes, slumber from the eyelids.

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Service for taking out the Torah

Let us declare the greatness of our God, and give honor to the Torah

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Ki mi Tzion teitze Torah

ud var Adonai mi-Yerusalayim

Far out of Zion shall go forth Torah, and the word of the Lord from Jerusalem

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Baruch Sh natan Torah L Amo Yisrael bik-dushato

Passing the TorahAshley,

Your mother now holds the Torah, as she once held you. Yet holding on is not theway of life, and she must begin to let you go, that you may find your own way.

As you have received the Torah from your parents’ and your grandparents’ hands,so do you accept the challenge that comes to you this day.

The challenge is one of both freedom and responsibility, calling you to affirm not onlyyour own dignity, but the dignity of others as well.

May your actions bring peace and healing to all who know you and may yourstruggles be for the good.

Torah is our path to peace. From its devotion to wisdom, we learn to strive forwisdom. From its commitment to the good, we are compelled to seek the good.From its teaching of harmony, we struggle to live in harmony.

The spirit of Torah dwells within us as we turn to the lesson of this moment.

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Oseh shalom bim ro mav, hu ya-aseh shalom aleinuVe’al kol Yisrael v’eimaru imru amen

May God who makes peace in the heavens grant peace to usAnd to all the people of Israel

And let us all say Amen__________________________________________________________________________________

My torah portion Miketz is taken from the book of Genesis, the first of the Five books of Moses. Inmy Torah potion I learned about the story of Joseph. Joseph was the youngest of eleven brothers.He was favored by his dad, and his brothers were very jealous of him. Wanting to make sure theyreceived their fathers’ riches, they sold Joseph into slavery. Joseph thought he would spend the

rest of his life in prison, and his life would be worthless. Therefore, Joseph felt like he had no talentor future ahead of him. Then came along the Pharaoh who had a dream that was very confusing,and he needed someone to interpret this dream. Pharaoh’s servant told him there was a man in

prison who had been interpreting dreams, and perhaps he could help. They brought Joseph to visitthe Pharaoh and listen to his dream. Joseph was able to interpret the Pharaohs dream and by

doing so, he saved a whole country from dying. He predicted there would be 7 years of wealth and7 years of famine. He told Pharaoh that during the years of abundance, they would need to save

and store food, to prepare for the famine. If it weren't for Joseph Egypt would have suffered with nofood. Egypt saved the food and distributed it equally to all of Egypt. One day, Joseph's eleven

brothers, not knowing who Joseph was, came to beg for food. Joseph knew these were hisbrothers, but they did not know who Joseph was. Joseph could have been very mean and spiteful,and denied his brother’s requests for food. But ultimately, he decided to help his brothers, because

they were his family. He also realized that without spending time in prison, he wouldn’t havebecome so strong and powerful, and he knew he had to be thankful for the pain he experienced,

before reaching such a powerful position. This torah portion gives many messages that I considera life lesson. To begin with, even though your family doesn't treat you well, you should put themfirst. This means when Joseph's brothers came for food, he didn't want to give it to him but he

knew it was the right thing because there family. Also, he was very hopeless and never thought hewould have a future and here he is now saving the world by stopping them from starving. He knewthat through every pain, there is a way to grow and become better. I can apply these lessons tomy own life, especially when it comes to living with two other siblings. It teaches me that eventhough you and your sisters fight and hold resentment, you are and will be always sisters no

matter what. Also, I have learned that sometimes, I have experienced things that are very difficult,or I consider to be bad luck, something good has come of it. In further words, when something is

expected to be unlucky, take a risk, take a chance and something good will come out of it.

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Torah ServiceBar’chu et Adonai ham’vorach .KxŸa §n ©d i §i z ¤ Ek §xABaruch Adonai ham’vorach l’olam vaed c ¤re mlFr §l KxŸa §n ©d i §i KExABaruch ata Adonai Elohenu melech ha’olam ,mlFrd K ¤l«¤n Epi«¥dŸl ¡ i §i dY © KExAAsher bachar banu mikol ha’amim mi ¦O ©rd lM ¦n Ep «A x ©g«A x ¤W £V’natan lanu et torato .FzxFY z ¤ Ep«l o ©z«p §eBaruch ata Adonai, notein hatorah .dxFY ©d o ¥zFp ,i §i dY © KExA

Praise be the Lord, to whom our praise is due!Praised be the Lord, to whom our praise is due, now and forever!

Blessed is the Lord our God, Ruler of the universe,who has chosen us from all peoples by giving us His Torah.

Blessed is the Lord, Giver of the Torah

Baruch ata Adonai Elohenu melech ha’olam ,mlFrd K ¤l«¤n Epi«¥dŸl ¡ i §i dY © KExA Asher natan lanu torat emet, ,z ¤n¡ z ©xFY Ep«l o ©z«p x ¤W £V’chayeh olam nata b’tocheinu .Ep«¥kFz §A r ©hp mlFr i¥I ©g §eBaruch ata Adonai, notein hatorah dxFY ©d o ¥zFp ,i §i dY © KExA.

Blessed is the Lord our God, Ruler of the universe,who has given a Torah of truth, implanting within us eternal life.

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Torah Portion - MiketzGenesis: 41:1-41:10

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1 After two years' time, Pharaoh dreamedthat he was standing by the Nile, 2 whenout of the Nile there came up seven cows,handsome and sturdy, and they grazed inthe reed grass. 3 But presently, sevenother cows came up from the Nile closebehind them, ugly and gaunt, and stoodbeside the cows on the bank of the Nile; 4

and the ugly giant cows ate up the sevenhandsome sturdy cows. And Pharaohawoke.5 He fell asleep and dreamed asecond time: Seven ears of grain, solidand healthy, grew on a single stalk. 6 Butclose behind them sprouted seven ears,thin and scorched by the cast wind. 7 Andthe thin ears swallowed up the seven solidand full ears. Then Pharaoh awoke: it wasa dream!8 Next morning, his spirit wasagitated, and he sent for all the magiciansof Egypt, and all its wise men; andPharaoh told them his dreams, but nonecould interpret them for Pharaoh.9 Thechief cupbearer then spoke up and said toPharaoh, "I must make mention today ofmy offenses. 10 Once Pharaoh was angrywith his servants, and placed me incustody in the house of the chief steward,together with the chief baker. 11 We haddreams the same night, he and I, each ofus a dream with a meaning of its own. 12 AHebrew youth was there with us, aservant of the chief steward; and when wetold him Our dreams, he interpreted themfor us, telling each of the meaning of hisdream. 13 And as he interpreted for us, soit came to pass: I was restored to my post,and the other was impaled."

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(Replace Torah in Ark)

V’zot hatorah asher saam Mosheh d ¤WŸn mU x ¤W£ dxFY ©d z`Ÿf §elifney b’nai yisrael al pi Adonai b’yad Mosheh .d ¤Wn c©i §A i §i i ¦R l ©r ,l ¥ x §U¦i i¥p §A i¥p §t ¦l

This is the Torah that Moses placed before the people of Israelto fulfill the word of God.

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Y’varech’cha(Priestly blessing)

Y’varech’cha Adonai v’yishmarecha May God bless you with good and keep you safeYa-er Adonai panav eilecha vichuneka May God be gracious and kind to youYisa Adonai panav eilecha May you always know that God is close And mayV’yaseim l’cha shalom God give you the gift of peace

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Dear G-d,This is a very exciting day for me that my family and I will always remember. This day is special to mebecause in I am now recognized as a woman in the Jewish faith. While this does not give me privilegessuch as driving and voting, it does mean that I am required to uphold the laws and traditions of our faith.As a child, I thought this day would never come, but after a year of counting days, it has finally arrived. Iwould like to recognize my parents for everything they do not only for our whole family, but especiallyfor me. My parents both work very hard to enable us to live in the wonderful house we live in, for ourboat, and my excellent school. Individually my parents are both unique in their own way. I appreciate mymom always being there for me and supporting me through hard times and being a cool mom. But overallfor what she does for us every day in our lives. I appreciate my dad for always being there to give me alaugh, driving me everywhere and most importantly making the money we need to live the life we have. Iam blessed to have such wonderful parents, and appreciate everything they do. Nana, I am so grateful tohave a grandma like you. You are a great inspiration to me by seeing the way you take care of otherpeople and not only thinking about yourself. When I am with you I love every minute of it. I love makingyour special made oatmeal with strawberries and raisins and playing games and going to the beach withyou. You are the best! Grandma and Papa, you are always there to take me places when I need to gosomewhere and I can always count on you. Papa, you work in New York but come down every Friday tosee us and Grandma and we are so grateful that you do that just to spend time with us. I love when youbring bagels to the house every Saturday or Sunday mornings. Grandma, I don't see you as often but whenI am with you we always do fun stuff like go to the mall, beach, or even just to drive me around places. Ilove you both and thank you for celebrating this day with me. I could not forget my astonishing sisters,Jessica and Stephanie. Even though we fight we will always love each other at the end of the day and weare always thinking about each other. Stephanie, you are the cutest sister ever. I love playing with youand always being there to support you with your troubles or maybe even homework you don't understand.Jessica, you are the best inspiration to me, with your fashion style and your personality. I can trust youwith the world and we tell each other everything. As we got older we got extremely close and I lovehaving an older sister as a role model. Without you, too in my life, everything would be so different.Debbi, you were an amazing teacher, and I thank you for everything, with out you this day wouldn't bepossible. And to my family and friends for being here to celebrate this special day, thank you all for beinghere. In my future I wish to graduate high school and go to a college up north. I picture my self being alawyer because I am a good debater and I am good at defending people. I also picture myself being alawyer because when I am trying to convince my parents of something I can always say the right things tomake them say yes. I hope to grow up healthy and have a husband with two kids. I want to be known bybeing a nice and kind person to others. As Jews, we are all connected to Israel. I hope that in the future,Israel and the people who live there can live safely and freely, and be at peace with their neighborsaround them. I wish one day we could wake up and the talk of global warming would be gone. Everyonecan make a difference in our world and there are little things we can do each day that will impact ourdaily lives. We can organize beach clean ups or even just when you run by a piece of trash on the flooryou can pick it up. Little things like this can make a difference. I would also like to see our economyimprove, more jobs created, and people feeling better about their lives. I would love for everyone to beas happy in their lives as I am in mine. I pray for my entire family and all of my friends to have healthand happiness in their lives, and I am grateful for having everyone share my special day. Amen.

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Aleinu

The Aleinu is not only one of the noblest of our prayers, it is one of the oldest.there is no question that it predates the destruction of the first Temple.

The Aleinu is one of the most universal prayers. It attests to life. It voices Israel’s undying hope forthe day when idolatry shall disappear, when human activities shall turn toward righteousness,when all humanity will be one body united in justice and love.

Epilr

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KExA WFcT ©d ,mi ¦kl §O ©d i ¥k §l ©n K ¤l«¤n i¥p §t ¦l ,mi ¦cFnE mi ¦e£g ©Y §W ¦nE`Ed

A-lei-nu l’sha-bayach la-a-don hakol, la-tet g’dulah l’yotzer b’rey-heet, she-lo a-sa-nu k’go-yeyha-ra-tzot, v’lo samanu, k’mishpachot ha-da-mah. She-lo sam chel keinu kahem, v’goralenu k’cholha-mo-nam. Va-anachnu korim u-mish-ta-cha-vim u-mo-dim. Lifney melech mal-cheyham-la-chim ha-ka-dosh ba-ruch hu.

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Kaddish

O God, as we recall the loss of those so loved, be with us. Help us to remember that all thingschange: the earth and stars, time and seasons. And we who must to dust return. You alone areeverlasting, our eternal Rock whose presence redeems us from death and despair. God ofcomfort, shield us with Your love and kindness. Help us to know that time does heal and grief willyield its final grip. May the memory of those we loved and lost strengthen our lives and guide usalways in ways of goodness. God of compassion, be with us now and grant us peace.

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l ¤ x §U¦i zi ¥A lk §c i¥I ©g §aE oFki ¥nFi §aE oFki¥I ©g §A :o ¥n ¨ Ex §n ¦ §e ai ¦xw o ©n §f ¦aE lb £r ©A

Yitgadal v’yitkadash sh’me raba b’alma di-v’ra chirutey v’yamlich malchutei b’chayechon uv-yomeychon uv’chayey d’chol beit Yisrael ba-agala u-viz mak kariv, v’imru amen.

.`I ©n §lr i ¥n §lr §lE m ©lr §l K ©xa §n `A ©x D ¥n §W ¥d§iY’hey shmey raba m’vorach l’olam ul’almey almayah.

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Yitbarach v’yishtabach v’yitpaar v’yitroman v’yitnase V’yithadar v’yithale v’yithalal sh’meyd’kudeshah brich hu.

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.o ¥n ¨ Ex §n ¦ §e

L’eyla min kol birchatah v’shiratah tush b’chata v’nechemata da-amiran b’alma v’imru Amen.

.o ¥n ¨ Ex §n ¦ §e ,l ¥ x §U¦i lM l ©r §e Epi«¥lr mi ¦I ©g §e ,`I ©n §W o ¦n `A ©x nl §W ¥d§i

Y’hei sh’lama raba min sh’maya v’chayim aleinu v’al kol Yisrael, v’imru Amen.

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Oseh shalom bimromav, hu ya-a-seh shalom aleinu v’al kol Yisrael, v’imru Amen.

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Concluding Prayers

Kiddush

.o ¤t«B ©d i ¦x §R ¥xFA ,mlFrd K ¤l«¤n Epi«¥dŸl ¡ ,i §i dY © KExABaruch ata Adonai, eloheinu melech ha-olam, borei p’ri hagafen

HaMotzi

u ¤x ¨ ©d o ¦n m ¤k ¤l i ¦vFn ©d ,mlFrd K ¤l«¤n Epi«¥dŸl ¡ ,i §i dY © KExABaruch ata Adonai, eloheinu melech ha-olam, hamotzi lechem min ha-aretz

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Havdalah

Blessing over the Wine.o ¤t«B ©d i ¦x §R ` ¥xFA ,mlFrd K¤l«¤n Epi «¥dŸl¡ ,i§i dY © KExA

Baruch atah Adonai Eloheynu melech ha’olam, borei p’ri hagafenBlessed are Thou, Lord our G-d, King of the universe, who creates the fruit of the vine

Blessing over the Spices.mi ¦nU §a i¥pi ¦n ` ¥xFA ,mlFrd K¤l«¤n Epi «¥dŸl¡ ,i§i dY © KExA

Baruch atah Adonai Eloheynu melech ha’olam, borei minei b’samimBlessed are Thou, L-rd our G-d, King of the universe, who creates various kinds of spices

Blessing over the Flame.W ¥ d i ¥xF` §n ` ¥xFA ,mlFrd K¤l«¤n Epi «¥dŸl¡ ,i§i dY © KExA

Baruch atah Adonai Eloheynu melech ha’olam, borei m’orei ha’eishBlessed are Thou, Lord our G-d, King of the Universe, who creates the light of the fire

Final Blessingoi ¥A ,K ¤WŸ «g§l xF` oi ¥A ,lFg§l W ¤c «Ÿw oi ¥A li ¦c §a ©O ©d ,mlFrd K¤l«¤n Epi «¥dŸl¡ ,i§i dY © KExAoi ¥A li ¦c §a ©O ©d ,i§i dY © KExA .d ¤U£r ©O ©d i ¥n§i z ¤W«¥W§l i ¦ri ¦a §X ©d mFi oi ¥A ,mi ¦O ©rl l ¥ x §U¦i

.lFg§l W ¤c «Ÿw

Baruch atah Adonai Eloheynu melech ha’olam, ha’mavdil bayn kodesh l'chol, bayn or l'choshekh, bayn yisrael la'amim, bayn yom hashvi'i l'shayshet ymay ha'ma'aseh l'shayshet ymay ha'ma'aseh. Baruch atah Adonai ha’mavdil bayn Kodesh l'chol.

Blessed are You, Lord our God, King of the world, who separates the holy from the secular, between light fromdarkness, Israel from the nations, between the seventh day of rest from the six days of work. Blessed are You,Lord, who separates the holy from the secular.

After the Havdalah candle is extinguished in the wine, it is customary remind everyone thatthe Shabbat is Holy and bless one another with the words:"Shavu'a tov" A GOOD WEEK AHEAD!

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Mazel Tov!!

Ashley Lader

This prayer book was created by Cantor Debbi Ballardwww.mypersonalcantor.com

(954) 646-1326

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