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What can a minorah be used for?
A Menorah is a candelabrum with nine branches that is lit during the Jewish holiday, Hanukkah. It is lit during the eight-day celebration of Hanukkah.
Name of lamp lit during Hanukkah?
The name of the "lamp" lit is a Channukiah. Some call it a Hanukkah-menorah.
Can you light Hanukkah candles before Hanukkah if you have an electric menorah at work?
Electric menorahs are considered decoration and can be lit with any number of candles at any given time; unless this is your main menorah, in which case it should be lit during Hanukkah, with the blessings, at or after sundown.
What is lit to represent each day of Hanukkah?
Each day of Hanukkah, an additional candle is lit on the menorah.
When is it appropriate to use the Jewish seven branch menorah?
The Hanukkah-menorah (Hanukkiyah) has 8 spots for the candles and 1 spot for the "shamash" which is used to light the other candles. It is lit on the eight nights of Hanukkah, at or after sunset. On Friday afternoon it is lit before sunset.
What is a menorah lamp used for?
It is lit on the Jewish festival of Hanukkah.
What is hanukkiah?
The hanukkiah is a type of 'menorah' specially made just for Hanukkah. A menorah is a nine-branched candelabrum (candle holder) used and lit during the eight-day holiday of the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah.
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.
How long do you keep the Hanukkah candles lit for each night?
For the eight days of Hanukkah. More than that is neither necessary nor customary.For more about Hanukkah:http://judaism.answers.com/jewish-holidays/hanukkah
How is the Synagogue used in the celebration of Hanukkah?
Hanukkah is a minor festival, during which the menorah (Hanukiah; candelabra) is lit at home. In the synagogue services, certain prayers and Torah-readings are added to the usual weekday services.
Does Hanukkah have ornaments?
If you are referring to the kind of ornaments that you would put on a Christmas tree, then no, Hanukkah does not have any ornaments. However, Hanukkah does utilize a menorah (also known as a Chanukkiah) which holds candles that are lit and could technically be considered an ornament of the Menorah.
What are the Jewish nine candles lighted on?
They can be lit on any surface or container; no special holder is required. Customarily, they are lit on a candelabra which is made for this specific purpose, called a menorah, a Hanukkah-menorah, or a hanukkiyah.
