A boys choir sings the soulful blessing as the menorah is lit, reminding us of the power of light in our lives.
 

Hanukkah Blessing  

runtime: 1:10 min
A boys choir sings the soulful blessing as the menorah is lit, reminding us of the power of light in our lives.
There is not enough darkness in all the world to put out the light of even one small candle. - Robert Alden
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alber | Dec 21, 2011
touching,but it misses translated subtitles for improvement...
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gtheodorelovell | Nov 30, 2010
You know sometimes it is good to also have what is being sung to be translated into English. I am not of the Jewish faith but i can tell ffrom the sounds that there is special meaning to this occassion. For those od us who are ignorant of other religions and customs it would be great if we had and English version to this song and meaning.. Then we can appreciate and come together with...
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CWG1 | Dec 03, 2010
Hi gtheodorelovell! Thanks for your comment. I agree, this is a wonderful time of year when we can celebrate our own religious traditions as well as learn about others. Here is the translation of the Hanukkah blessings: "Blessed are You, Lord our God, King of the Universe, who has sanctified us by His commandments, and has commanded us to kindle the lights of Hanukkah. Blessed are you, Lord...
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TracyBritton | Nov 24, 2010
Beautiful!
I am not of the Jewish faith but this was so elegant in it's simplicity and warmth of a flame of light in the world for all - no matter what your religious persuasion may be - this works to spread a message of love, and tolerance and respect - things the world needs so much more of!
Good Job!
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EdieJ | Nov 24, 2010
This gave me chills! I love Spirit Clips; they always have beautiful, inspiring messages....even the ones without dialogue, such as this one!
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AnaB82 | Aug 18, 2010
The lit candles remind me of the dedication to the lost souls @ the Holocaust Museum in Washington, DC .....Let us not forget.
p.s. what's a Gaffer?
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rob | Nov 24, 2010
A gaffer is the person in charge of the electrical department in film production. This is a very important position because they have responsibility for the lighting.
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Raviela | Dec 20, 2011
Chanukkah = Dedication in Hebrew
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Hanukkah Blessing

A boys choir sings the soulful blessing as the menorah is lit, reminding us of the power of light in our lives. There is not enough darkness in all the world to put out the light of even one small candle. - Robert Alden

film credits

Executive Producer:
Craig Ginsberg
Directed by:
Tyrrell Shaffner
Produced by:
Rob Fried
Executive Producer:
Tyrrell Shaffner
Blessing Performed by:
Miami Boys Choir
Director of Photography:
Charles E. Swanson
Gaffer:
Peter Soto
Visual Effects Supervisor:
Sam Yousefian
Editor:
Mitch Rouse
SpiritClips Staff:
Chris Commons
 
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