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 15 The Passover Haggadah all his work in which he had been engaged. Then God blessed the seventh day and hallowed it, because on it he rested from all his work which he had created.)

Blessed art thou, Lord our God, King of the universe, who createst the fruit of the vine.

Blessed art thou, Lord our God, King of the universe, who hast chosen and exalted us above all nations, and hast sanctified

us with thy commandments. Thou, Lord our God, hast graciously tive

given us (Sabbaths for rest,) holidays for gladness and f seasons for joy, (this Sabbath day and) this Feast of Unleavened Bread, our Festival of Freedom, a holy convocation in remembrance

of the exodus from Hgypt. ‘Thou didst choose and sanctity: us above all peoples; in thy gracious love, thou didst grant us thy holy Gabbath and) festivals for gladness and joy. Blessed wrt thou,

O Lord, who hallowest (the Sabbath,) Israel and the festivals.

On Saturday night add:

(Blessed art thou, Lord our God, King of the universe, who createst the light of the fire.

Blessed art thou, Lord our God, King of the universe, who hast made a distinction between the sacred and the profane, between light and darkness, between Israel and the nations, between the seventh day and the six working days. Thou hast

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ha *720 is used here in the senso of “Gentlemen, attention!” It is in- tended to call attention to the blessing which is about to be pronounced over the wine, so that those present may answer Amen. According to a midrashie source (Tanhuma, Pekudé), this phrase was originally used in the form of a question, namely: “Gentlemen, what is your opinion?” Is it safe to drink of this wine? The response was ond!

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