Shabbat Basics: Blessing Over Children

GIRLS:
Y'simeich Elohim k'Sarah, k'Rivkah, k'Rachel, ooch'Leah.
May God make you like Sarah, Rebecca, Rachel and Leah.
BOYS:
Y'simcha Elohim k'Efrayim v'chi-Menasheh.
May God make you like Ephraim and Menasheh.
GENDER NEUTRAL BLESSING:
Children can say this prayer to bless their children as well!
Yevharekh-kha Adonai veyishmerekha
Yaʾer Adonai panaw elekha viḥunnekka
Yissa Adonai panaw alekha viyashem lekha shalom
May God bless you and keep you.
May Gods light shine upon you and be gracious to you.
May Gods countenance be lifted over you and bring you wholeness.
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Intro/outro music courtesy of Rob Aronson Music.