Seven Blessings

Blessed are You Adonai, our God, Ruler of the universe, who has created the fruit of the vine.

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Blessed are You Adonai, our God, Ruler of the universe, whose creations reflect Your splendor.

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Blessed are You Adonai, our God, Ruler of the universe, who gives life to each human being.

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Blessed are You Adonai, our God, Ruler of the universe.  You created man and woman in Your image, each reflecting the image of God.  Blessed are You Adonai, who gives life to all.

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Happy is Jerusalem who thought herself childless and then finds that her children gather to rejoice within her. Blessed are You Adonai, You make Zion happy with her children.

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May these lovers rejoice in joy as You once rejoiced in Your creation of the Garden of Eden. Blessed are You Adonai, Your presence radiates joy for the bride and groom.

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Blessed are You Adonai, our God, Ruler of the universe, whose presence fills the world.  You created joy and gladness, bridegroom and bride, delight, song, laughter and gaity, love and harmony, peace and friendship.  May all Israel soon ring with voices of gladness and joy, voices of bridegrooms and brides, voices raised in joyful wedding celebrations, voices lifted in festive singing.  Blessed are You Adonai, who brings the bride and groom much happiness together.

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