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Can a shamash candle be shorter than the other candles on a menora?
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It can, but it should keep burning as long as the other candles are lit. Ideally, it should be the tallest.
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How do you light a Hanukkiyah?
The Chanukah menora - or chanukiyah - is lit every night over eight nights of Chanukah. First, set up your oil wicks/candles: Start with one on the first night, two on the second, etc. Plus, each night there is an extra candle called the 'shamash' that serves as the service candle; it's this candle you actually light with the match and use to light the others. There are 3 blessings to say before you do the actual lighting. One is said only on the first night - that is the 'she-hechiyanu' blessing. The other two are said every night. Once the blessings have been said (or sung) there are a few Chanukah songs you can choose to sing. It's good to be festive and hang around the candles while they are burning. Tip: The holiday is celebrating the miracle of the Temple's oil lasting for eight days, and in actuality, it is better to use an oil menora/chanukiyah than candles. But candles are fine too, according to Jewish law.
What do the differently colored candles on the menora stand for?
Different colored candles in a menorah don't stand for anything; they are just pretty.
When is the menora lit?
There was a 7-branched menorah which was lit in the Temple in Jerusalem (Exodus ch.25). After the Greeks desecrated the Temple only a small container of pure olive oil was found and this oil miraculously lasted 8 days until more could be obtained. The festival of Hanukkah commemorates this miracle and also the victory of the Maccabee rebels in their revolt against the Greeks. A special menorah (hanukkiah) with places for 8 candles (+ 1 "service" candle) is lit on each night of Hanukkah. Many people use olive oil instead of candles. After sunset (or later) one candle is lit on the first night, two on the second, etc. On Friday nights, Hanukkah candles are lit before Sabbath candles, and larger candles are used so that they will burn until after dusk for the required time.
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What is the Symbol for judasim?
There are many symbols. There's the star of david, the hasma and the menora with 7 branches
What is symbol for judasim?
There are many symbols. There's the star of david, the hasma and the menora with 7 branches
What can you tell me five things about Judaism?
1) Star of David 2) Menora 3) Rosh hashana 4) Yamaka 5) Torah
What did the Jewish people do in Passover Shavuot Rosh Hashana Yom Kippur and Succot festivals?
The same as what they still do.On Rosh Hashanah, the shofar (ram's horn) is blown, to mark the beginning of the Jewish year.Yom Kippur is a fast day on which Jews pray for forgiveness for all their sins. No eating, drinking, or bathing is allowed. Wearing leather shoes is also prohibited.On Pesach leavened bread, cakes, pasta etc. are forbidden and unleavened Matzah is substituted. Passover begins with the Seder-meal commemorating and retelling the story of the Exodus. Matzah and ceremonial foods are eaten at the Seder. See the attached Related Link.On Shavuot the custom is to stay up all night studying Torah to mark the date that God gave the Ten Commandments.On Sukkot Jews eat all their meals in outdoor arbor-canopied booths (Sukkah) in order to commemorate the Israelites' wanderings in the desert. Some will also sleep in the Sukkah. During the morning prayers on these days, we take the 4 minim consisting of a Lulav (young palm branch), an Etrog (Citrus Medica; citron), three Haddassim (Myrtle branches) and two Aravot (willow branches).On Hanukkah the 8-branched menora is lit in the home; on the first night one candle, on the 2nd night 2 candles, until all 8 candles are lit on the 8th night.On Purim the story of Esther is read from a Megillat-Esther scroll and food baskets are given to friends and charity to the poor.
What is the Jews' holy symbol?
Jews identify themselves with the star of david. (two superimposed triangles making a six pointed star from six straight lines) A symbol frequently associated with judaism is the menora. A candle holder for seven candles. There is one in the centre, three on the left and three on the right. The left and right candles are joined to each other through the central one with a semi circle.
What decorations they use for Hanukkah?
Decorating for Hanukkah is a new practice among the non-Orthodox that was borrowed from Christmas. Usually only the inside of a house is decorated, and the decorations tend to be small. There are no rules. Common decorative themes include Dreidels and Chanukiot.
Are there any special feast for Hanukkah?
The 3 Hanukkah blessings are only for candle lighting, there are no other ceremonies. When you light the candles you say: "Ba-ruch A-tah Ado-nai E-lo-he-nu Me-lech ha-olam a-sher ki-de-sha-nu be-mitz-vo-tav ve-tzi-va-nu le-had-lik ner Shel Cha-nu-kah." (Blessed are You, Eternal our God, Ruler of the universe, who has sanctified us with Your commandments, and commanded us to kindle the Chanukah light.) You also recite: "Ba-ruch A-tah Ado-nai E-lo-he-nu Me-lech Ha-olam she-a-sa ni-sim la-avo-te-nu ba-ya-mim ha-hem bi-zman ha-zeh." (Blessed are You, Eternal our God, Ruler of the universe, who performed miracles for our forefathers in those days, at this time.) And on the first night only, you recite the prayer for a special occasion: "Ba-ruch A-tah Ado-nai E-lo-he-nu Me-lech Ha-olam she-heche-ya-nu ve-ki-yi-ma-nu ve-higi-a-nu Liz-man ha-zeh." (Blessed are You, Eternal our God, Ruler of the universe, who has granted us life, sustained us, and enabled us to reach this occasion.)
What do Jews do during their festivals?
On each festival, there are special prayers and festive meals. In addition, each festival has specific observances (see also Leviticus ch.23). Here are some:On Rosh Hashanah, the shofar (ram's horn) is blown, to mark the beginning of the Jewish year.Yom Kippur is a fast day on which Jews pray for forgiveness for all their sins. No eating, drinking, or bathing is allowed. Wearing leather shoes is also prohibited.On Sukkot Jews eat all their meals in outdoor arbor-canopied booths (Sukkah) in order to commemorate the Israelites' wanderings in the desert. Some will also sleep in the Sukkah. During the morning prayers on these days, we take the 4 minim consisting of a Lulav (young palm branch), an Etrog (Citrus Medica; citron), three Haddassim(Myrtle branches) and two Aravot (willow branches).On Hannukah the 8 branched menora is lit in the home; on the first night one candle, on the 2nd night 2 candles, until all 8 candles are lit on the 8th night.On Pesach leavened bread, cakes, pasta etc. are forbidden and unleavened Matzah is substituted. Passover begins with the Seder-meal commemorating and retelling the story of the Exodus. Matzah and ceremonial foods are eaten at the Seder.On Purim the story of Esther is read from a Megilat-Esther scroll and food baskets are given to friends and charity to the poor.On Shavuot the custom is to stay up all night studying Torah to mark the date that God gave the Ten Commandments.
