The Menorah Song
Spreading Light and Miracles: The Menorah Song Meaning
Lyrics
Lighting the Menorah we spread and say
Lighting the Menorah is a symbolic act of spreading joy and celebrating the miracles of Chanukah.
About the Nissim Hashem sent our way
Expressing gratitude for the miracles (Nissim) that Hashem (God) has sent their way.
We spread Hashem's greatness everywhere
Actively sharing Hashem's greatness with others, emphasizing the importance of spreading positivity.
So when something good happens to you
Encouraging a proactive response when experiencing something positive.
Let's do whatever we can do
Encouraging action to quickly share the goodness of Hashem when positive events occur.
To be quick to spread the greatness of Hashem
Emphasizing the prompt spreading of Hashem's greatness as a response to positive occurrences.
Boys and girls clap your hands to the beat
Encouraging participation and celebration, involving both boys and girls, by clapping to the beat.
Light our Menorah, facing the street
Lighting the Menorah while facing the street, a public act symbolizing the openness to share the miracle.
And spread the miracle of Chanukah
Actively spreading awareness of the miracle of Chanukah through the lighting of the Menorah.
Boys and girls clap your hands to the beat
Reiteration of the call for participation and celebration, repeating the clapping and lighting actions.
Light our Menorah, facing the street
Repeating the act of lighting the Menorah and spreading the miracle of Chanukah.
And spread the miracle of Chanukah
Emphasizing the ongoing importance of spreading the miracle and celebrating Chanukah joyously.
Lighting the Menorah we spread and say
Reiteration of the theme of lighting the Menorah and expressing gratitude for Hashem's miracles.
About the Nissim Hashem sent our way
Repeating the expression of gratitude for the miracles Hashem has sent.
We spread Hashem's greatness everywhere
Continuing the message of spreading Hashem's greatness and the joy of Chanukah.
So when something good happens to you
Encouraging proactive sharing and celebration when positive events occur.
Let's do whatever we can do
Reiterating the call to action in spreading Hashem's greatness quickly.
To be quick to spread the greatness of Hashem
Emphasizing the urgency in spreading the greatness of Hashem in response to positive occurrences.
Boys and girls clap your hands to the beat
Continued encouragement for participation, now specifically calling both boys and girls to clap to the beat.
Light our Menorah, facing the street
Repeating the symbolic act of lighting the Menorah while facing the street for public sharing.
And spread the miracle of Chanukah
Reiterating the active role in spreading the miracle of Chanukah joyfully.
Boys and girls clap your hands to the beat
Continued call for clapping and lighting the Menorah, emphasizing communal celebration.
Light our Menorah, facing the street
Repeating the symbolic act of lighting the Menorah while facing the street for public sharing.
And spread the miracle of Chanukah
Emphasizing the ongoing importance of spreading the miracle and celebrating Chanukah joyously.
One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight
List of numbers representing the eight nights of Chanukah, reinforcing the ritual of lighting the Menorah.
Boys and girls clap your hands to the beat
Reiteration of the call for participation and celebration through clapping and lighting the Menorah.
Light our Menorah, facing the street
Repeating the symbolic act of lighting the Menorah while facing the street for public sharing.
And spread the miracle of Chanukah
Emphasizing the ongoing importance of spreading the miracle and celebrating Chanukah joyously.
Boys and girls clap your hands to the beat
Continued encouragement for participation, now specifically calling both boys and girls to clap to the beat.
Light our Menorah, facing the street
Repeating the symbolic act of lighting the Menorah while facing the street for public sharing.
And spread the miracle of Chanukah
Reiterating the active role in spreading the miracle of Chanukah joyfully.
Boys and girls clap your hands to the beat
Continued call for clapping and lighting the Menorah, emphasizing communal celebration.
Light our Menorah, facing the street
Repeating the symbolic act of lighting the Menorah while facing the street for public sharing.
And spread the miracle of Chanukah
Emphasizing the ongoing importance of spreading the miracle and celebrating Chanukah joyously.
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