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During Hanukkah in what direction are the candles of the menorah lit?
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∙ 11y ago
You add candles from right to left, but light them from left to right using the shamash (the raised or offset "helper" candle).
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Most Jews light the candles from right to left.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 14y agoThe first candle goes on the furthest right branch of the menorah and is lit with the shamash that is then placed into its own holder, either above or below the other holders. The second night, a new candle is put into the holder on the furthest right and a second candle immediately left of it. This second candle is then lit first with the shamash, then the candle on the right, before the shamash is placed in its holder. The third night, a candle is placed in the furthest right holder, then one to its immediate left and another to the left of that. The furthest left is lit first and so on.
Remember - line up from the right, light from the left.
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∙ 12y agoThey are added to the Chanukiah right to left, but they are lit left to right.
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∙ 10y agoThe candles are placed from right to left and lit from left to right.
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∙ 11y agoleft to right.
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During Hanukkah in what direction is the Menorah lit?
left to right (even though the candles are added right to left)
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.
Which of these is an eight-branched candlestick used during the festival of lights?
The candelabra used during Hanukkah is called a Hanukkah-menorah or hanukkiah. It represents the miracle of a one-day's oil supply burning for 8 days in the Holy Temple, which is a part of the reason for the celebration of Hanukkah.
What are the candles that are lit at Hanukkah called?
The Hanukkah candles don't have names, except for referring to them generically, as neirot Hanukkah (candles of Hanukkah). The one candle which does have a name is the extra one, used to light the others, which is called the shamash (helper).See also:More about Hanukkah
What is the name of the candelabra that holds candles during Hanukkah?
The name of the lamp that holds the cadles is the 'menorah' and this is a symbol of Gods presence.
What is the name of special candlestick used during Hanukkah?
The traditional name is a menorah. Modern (Israeli) Hebrew has added the name "hanukkiah."See also the Related Link.More about Hanukkah
Does the menorah get used at Passover?
No, the menorah (candle-holder for eight candles) is used only during Hanukkah. However, two candles are lit before nightfall, as is done on the eve of every Shabbat and festival.For more about the Seder, and for more about Hanukkah, see their links: About the SederAbout Hanukkah
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 the special candelabrum lit during Hanukkah called?
The channukiah, or Hanukkah-menorah, is the candlestick used for Channukah. It holds 9 candles. Eight of the candles commemorate the miracle of the oil; and the ninth, called the shamash, is used to light the others.
What are you forbidden to do during Hanukkah?
During the first half-hour when the candles are burning, there is a custom (not a full prohibition) to refrain from work. Also, the light of the Hanukkah-menorah shouldn't be used for mundane purposes. Other than that, there are no prohibitions specific to Hanukkah.
What to do during lighting the menorah during Hanukkah?
You recite (sing) the blessings while lighting the candles. There are 3 blessings on the first night and 2 for the remaining nights.
Describe how the menorah is used during the celebration of Hanukkah?
day1: 1 normal candle and a shamas (helper candle) are lit in the Hanukkah-menorah. day 2: 2 normal candles and a shamas day 3: 3 normal candles and a shamas day 4: 4 normal candles and a shamas day 5: 5 normal candles and a shamas day 6: 6 normal candles and a shamas day 7: 7 normal candles and a shamas day 8: 8 normal candles and a shamas the Chanukiah (Hanukkah-menorah) should be lit where it can be seen publicly so that the miracle of Chanukkah can be publicized.
