Friday Evening Shabbat Blessing

Friday Night Children’s Blessing[1]

Here we are on this eve of Shabbat

The candles are lit and do you know what?

Now’s our chance to bless all our kids

Wherever you are; in college or cribs.

How shall we bless you?

What do want for you?

Only everything!

May you healthy,

May you be happy,

Having all you need and wish for.

Every day you brighten our lives,

Give warmth to our hearts

And light to our eyes.

We’re so glad that you kids are here,

We love you so.

And you are so dear.

May you be happy,

May you healthy,

Having all you need.

Now and forever, with you wherever.

May you know how much we love you.

Ya la lai lai…

[1] Words by Michael Baugh.

A rough recording of words and melody are available at

The melody is to the Ladino song חייב איניש (Chayav Inish). A recording of חייב איניש is available at  https://tinyurl.com/yjbu76h9.