December 2012/January/February 2013 - Congregation Mishkan ...

Blessing Over Candles
Barukh atah Adonai, Eloheinu, melekh ha’olam
Blessed are you, Lord, our God, sovereign of the universe
asher kidishanu b’mitz’votav v’tzivanu
Who has sanctified us with His commandments and commanded us
l’had’lik neir shel Chanukah. (Amein)
to light the lights of Chanukkah. (Amen)
Blessing For Chanukah
Barukh atah Adonai, Eloheinu, melekh ha’olam
Blessed are you, Lord, our God, sovereign of the universe
Shehecheyanu
(First Night Only)
Barukh atah Adonai, Eloheinu, melekh ha’olam
Blessed are you, Lord, our God, sovereign of the universe
she’asah nisim la’avoteinu bayamim haheim baziman hazeh. (Amein)
Who performed miracles for our ancestors in those days at this time
(Amen)
shehecheyanu v’kiyimanu v’higi’anu laz’man hazeh. (Amein)
who has kept us alive, sustained us, and enabled us to reach this season
(Amen)
It’s Latke Time!
4 medium Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes
1 small onion 3 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon baking powder
1 large egg Vegetable or Canola oil
Peel potatoes and grate them with grating disc (not steel blade) in food
processor. Place potatoes in very large bowl. Peel onion and chop finely in food
processor. Add onion, salt and egg to potatoes and mix well. Add flour and baking
soda and mix well.
In very large frying pan, pour oil to about ½ inch depth and heat until very hot
but not smoking. CAREFULLY, drop rounded tablespoons of potato mixture into hot
oil and fry on both sides (about 7 minutes per side) until golden brown.
Drain latkes on paper towels or paper bags and then place on cookie sheet or
glass baking dish. Keep warm in oven at 250 degrees until ready to serve.
Makes 14-18 latkes. ENJOY WITH APPLESAUCE OR SOUR CREAM … OR JUST PLAIN!!
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MISHKAN TEFILA
CONGREGATION MISHKAN TEFILA December 2012 - February 2013