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The original menorah (candelabra) was in the Holy Temple (Exodus ch.25). It burned olive oil.
Our menorahs may burn olive oil or candles; they are lit on Hanukkah. Menorahs are sometimes placed in synagogues year-round (though there's no obligation). These may use candles or electric lights.
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What is the name of the candle used to light the haunica menorah?
The shamash (helper or attendant) is used to light the Hanukkah menorah or hanukiyah.
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
What is used to light a menorah?
a candle
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.
How do you use menorah in a sentence?
In the Jewish religion, the menorah is an 8-place candelabra used during Hannauka .
Can any candles be used on a menorah?
Yes - though ideally, a menorah (or hanukkiyah) should burn olive oil.
What is the special word for a candleholder used for Hanukkah?
It's called a channukiah or Hanukkah-menorah.
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.
What is the name of the eight candle symbol used for Hanukkah?
It's called a menorah, or a Hanukkah menorah. Israelis call it a Hanukkiah.
How is a menorah used?
It is lit with candles or oil and wicks.
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.
What is the most common metal for a menorah?
Any metal can be used; but the Hanukkah-menorah may be made out of any fireproof material, not necessarily metal.
