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Is it acceptable to light a menorah any normal day not during the Eight Day Festival of Lights?
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∙ 10y ago
If it appears to be a Hanukkah-menorah, then (though it isn't technically a sin), it isn't acceptable, since it may look as if the person is adding other days to Hanukkah.
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How do you use menorah in a sentence?
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Does the menorah get used at Passover?
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What special event brightens the Christmas holidays in anne frank?
Anne Frank and her family celebrated Hanukkah, the Jewish holiday also known as the Festival of Lights during the Christmas season. It is a special event where candles are lit on a menorah each night for eight nights. It is a time for gathering with family and friends, playing games, and eating special foods.
Who uses the menorah?
The Hanukkah-menorah, also called a Hanukkiyyah, is used on Hanukkah.(Jewish people also have a different candle holder, called a menorah, that some venues use for decoration or as a religious symbol, all year round).
Jews practice the beautification of the what during Hanukkah?
Jews practice the beautification of the menorah during Hanukkah.
