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Shehecheyanu

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Blessed are You, O Lord Our God, Ruler of the universe, for giving us life, for sustaining us, and for enabling us to reach this day.

Hebrew Phonetic transliteration:

Baruch atah adonai eloheinu melech ha'aolam shehecheyanu v'kiy'manu, v'higiyanu laz'man hazeh.

The Guide to Birth Ceremonies for Interfaith Families is also available in PDF or Word formats.

?Blessed are You, my God" in Hebrew. Introductory words to many Jewish prayers. "Who has given us life" in Hebrew. Part of a blessing thanking God for bringing us to a special moment.
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