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THREEBirkat HaMishpacha (Family Blessing)

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HERE'S HOW:

It is traditional for the parent or parents to place both hands upon the
child's head or to hug him/her while reciting the blessing. This offers a
special time for closeness between parent and child.

Every family has a different Shabbat experience.
One wonderful custom is the blessing of the chil-
dren. This can be done before saying the Kiddush.

FOR THE SONS:

Here is a formula for an additional

:irtql);; I!

tripxz torrtim

personal blessing:

(fill in the blanks for your children)

Y'simkha Elohim k'Efrayim v'khiMenashe
May G-d make you like Ephraim and Menasseh

May G-d bless you with

FOR THE DAUGHTERS:

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and

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May you be

Y'simeikh Elohim k'Sarah Rivka Rachel v'Leah.
May G-d make you like Sarah, Rebecca, Rachel and Leah.

May this Shabbat of

FOR BOTH SONS AND DAUGHTERS:

11,.;

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fill you with

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and

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Y'Varechcha Adonai v'yish m'recha. Ya'er Adonai panav eylecha
vichunecha. Yisa Adonai panav eylecha, v'ya seym l'cha shalom.
May The Lord bless you and keep you. May The Lord make His face to shine
upon you and be gracious to you. May The Lord turn His face to you and
give you peace.

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Family Blessing