LIGHTING THE CHANUKAH CANDLES
The Chanukah candles should be kindled after nightfall. The Menorah should be placed near the window for public view. Involve the whole family in choosing the best place. But on Friday night the Chanukah candles are kindled before nightfall and before Shabbat candles. On Saturday night, they are kindled after the conclusion of the Shabbat.

On the first night of Chanukah, place one candle in the Menorah at the extreme right. Light the Shamash (auxiliary candle) and recite the blessings. With the Shamash, light the candle in the Menorah. On the second night place two candles in the Menorah and so on, adding one candle each night of the Festival. The candles in the Menorah are always kindled from left to right.

On the forth night of Chanukah, when it is Erev Shabbat, the lighting of the candles requires special attention. We must be careful never to profane the special sanctity of Shabbat and therefore must remember to light the Chanukah candles prior to the time for lighting the Shabbat candles.

CHANUKAH BLESSINGS
(Recited after the shamash is lit but before the other candles are kindled)
Baruch Ata Ah-do-nai Eh-to-haynu melech ha'olam, asher kid'sha-nu b'mitz-vo-tav vitzi-va-nu l'had-lik nayr she! Chanukah.
Blessed are You, O Lord our God, King of the Universe, who has sanctified us with Your commandments and commanded us to kindle the light of Chanukah.

Baruch Ala Ah-do-nai Eh-to-haynu melech ha'olam, she'asa ni'ism la'avotaynu ba'ya'mim ha'haym ba'zman ha-zeh. Blessed are You, 0 Lord our God, King of the Universe, who performed miracles for our ancestors in days of old at this time of year.

(On the first night only)
Baruch Ata Ah-do-nai Eh-lo-haynu melech ha'olam, she-heehe ya-nu, v'ki y'manu, v'hi gi-a-nu la'zman ha-zeh. Blessed are You, O Lord our God, King of the Universe, who has kept us alive, sustained us, and permitted us to celebrate this season.