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You light candles on the Chanukkiah (Hanukkah-menorah).
night 1: 1 normal candle, 1 shamas candle
night 2: 2 normal candles, 1 shamas candle
night 3: 3 normal candles, 1 shamas candle
night 4: 4 normal candles, 1 shamas candle
night 5: 5 normal candles, 1 shamas candle
night 6: 6 normal candles, 1 shamas candle
night 7: 7 normal candles, 1 shamas candle
night 8: 8 normal candles, 1 shamas candle
candles can be lit from oil or wax, but oil is better.
my personal custom is to have the normal candles from oil and the shamas from wax.
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Whom do Jews worship on Hanukkah?
Jewish people worship God...every day, not just during Hanukkah.
What day do you get presents on Hanukkah?
for my family and me its every dayAnswer:The only traditional gift during Hanukkah is the gelt (coins) given to one's children.
Do you fast on hanukkah?
Fasting is prohibited during Hanukkah (Talmud, Rosh Hashanah 18b).
Is there church services for Hanukkah?
Jews pray in synagogues (not churches), every day of the year. During Hanukkah, certain prayers are added to the regular services,
Can you wish happy Hanukkah on any day during Hanukkah?
Yes.
What is the origins of the menorahs?
The menorah was a 7-branched candelabra that stood in the Temple (Exodus ch.25). It was lit every day, towards evening, throughout the year.The Hanukkah-menorahs which we light during Hanukkah have eight branches. They symbolize the eight days during which one day's worth of oil miraculously burned in the Temple's menorah after the Temple had been ransacked by the Syrian-Greeks and retaken by the Hasmoneans.See also:More about Hanukkah
How many candles are used during Hanukkah?
The Hanukkah-menorah holds eight candles. Each night, there is one other candle to the side, which is used to light the others. See also:More about Hanukkah
How many sundowns are there during Hanukkah..... Is the evening of the last celebrated day considered a Hanukkah sundown?
there are eight. the evening entering into the eighth day is the last celebrated night of hanukkah, while the evening at the end of the eighth day is not part of hanukkah.
Are family get-togethers important during Hanukkah?
No. Hanukkah is a minor holiday (similar in importance to Labor day or Memorial day). People don't usually travel for it. However, it is a custom to light the Hanukkiah (menorah) with as many members of the household present as possible.
Is it acceptable to light a menorah any normal day not during the Eight Day Festival of Lights?
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.
Do people tell stories on Hanukkah?
Not usually, although Hanukkah children's books are growing in popularity, and stories may be read in Jewish schools.Answer:One of the many observances included in Judaism is to retell the events of how Hanukkah started. The best time for this is during Hanukkah; and many families do this.
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.
