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What do you do before you light the candles on Hanukkah?
You say the blessings over the candles. There are 3 blessings the first night, and 2 on all the subsequent nights.
What are some of the things that people do on Hanukkah?
some of the things they do on Hanukkah are eat the traditional foods and say the blessings and light the candles.
Is there special music associated with Hanukkah?
No, but there are traditional songs, and a traditional melody for the blessings when lighting the candles.
How did first Jewish settlers celebrate Hanukkah in Canada?
They lit candles and sang the blessings and other songs.
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.
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.
Are there any specific prayers said on hanukkah?
Yes. There are the blessings which are said when lighting the candles; and there are the Hallel and Al Hanisim.
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.
What is done before the candles are lit on Hanukkah?
Before any candles are lit, the family will congregate around the Chanukiah and get ready to light the candles. Also, the blessings are said before the lighting.
How is Hanukkah celebrated in england?
Each night of Hanukkah, candles are lit and blessings are said over the candles. There are also parties and songs, and people eat potato pancakes called latkes. There is also a growing tradition of exchanging presents, but this is a new tradition.
What are some Hanukkah CANDLES?
any candles can be hanukkah candles, as long as they fit in the Chanukiah (Hanukkah menorah) and burn at least 1/2 hour.
What are some words describing Hanukkah?
awesome; warm (inside); celebratory; menorah; candles; Torah-readings; prayers and blessings; songs; family; dreidel (spinning top); potato pancakes; jelly donuts
