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The menorah of the Holy Temple had 7 oil lamps (Exodus ch.25). However the specialized Hanukkah menorah (Chanukiah) has 9 candles.
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Why are the candles on the menorah blue?
The candles on the Menorah can be of any color.
Why are there 15 candles on the menorah?
There are only eight candles on the menorah; plus a ninth which is used to light the other candles.
I bought an antique hannukiyah in Jerusalem It IS a hannukiyah as it is ceramic and has the blessing for lighting the Hanukkah candles on it Can a hannukiyah have only seven candles?
No. If it has 7 candles, it's not a Hanukkiyah. It's a Menorah. If it's a menorah with the actual 2 Hanukkah blessings on it, then it is an error made by the artist.
How many candles holders are on menorah?
there are 8 candles
What is the menorah lit by?
The candles (or oil) of the menorah are lit with the shamash (the helper candle), which is positioned on the menorah either slightly higher or lower than the other candles but not on the same level as them.
When to place candles in hanukkiah menorah?
The candles are put into the Hanukkiah (Hanukkah-menorah) starting on the first evening) of Hanukkah. The candles are lit in the early evening after sunset or later.
Is it true or false that the menorah is a candleholder with places for nine candles that are the traditional symbols of Kwanzaa?
False, the menorah is not a traditional symbol of Kwanzaa. True, it is a candleholder with places for nine candles to celebrate the Jewish holiday Hanukkah. But there also is a special candleholder with which to celebrate Kwanzaa. It is called the kinara, but has places for only seven candles.
What kind of candles are used in the menorah?
For the Hanukkah menorah (chanukiah), any kind of candle that will fit, provided they burn at least 1/2 hour after dusk.
What is the name of the seven-candle holder for Hanukkah?
It is called a Menorah. It has seven candles because that was the number of oil lamps on the menorah in the Holy Temple (Exodus ch.25). The Hanukkah-menorah has eight candles because that was the number of days of the miracle with the oil.
What is the traditional color of the menorah candles?
There are no traditional colors for Hanukkah candles. They can be anything.
What colour are the menorah candles?
They can be any color.
Who lights the candles on the menorah?
In some households, each person lights a separate menorah. In others, the father of the family lights the menorah.
