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They have no name. Only the helper candle (used to light the other 8 candles) has a name. It's called the Shamash.
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Why are the candles on the menorah blue?
The candles on the Menorah can be of any color.
What is The highest candle on the menorah?
It is called the Shamash. It is used to light all of the other candles on the Menorah or Chanukiah.
What are the candles calle that are burnd dring hhanukkah?
The stand is called a menorah. Idk about the actual candles...
What is the highest candle menorah called?
In Hebrew it is called the Shamash. It is used to light all of the other candles in the Hanukkah Menorah or Hanukiah.
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.
How many candles holders are on menorah?
there are 8 candles
What is the candle used to light all the other eight candles in a menorah?
It is called the Shamash
What holds 8 candles?
The hanukkiah, also called Hanukkah-menorah, is a candelabra that holds 9 candles and is used for the holiday of Hanukkah.
What is a candle holder called with 9 candles?
Many people call it a menorah, but it's actually called a Chanukiah.Answer:The above answer is mistaken. While "Chanukkiah" may be an acceptable name, it is a recently-invented word. It is called a "menorah" in the classical Halakha-sources. "Ner Hanukkah" (for all the candles collectively) is also used.
Does the menorah has seven candles?
The menorah of the Holy Temple had 7 oil lamps (Exodus ch.25). However the specialized Hanukkah menorah (Chanukiah) has 9 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.
