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What is hanukkiah?

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10y ago
Updated: 8/21/2019

The hanukkiah is a type of 'menorah' specially made just for Hanukkah.

A menorah is a nine-branched candelabrum (candle holder) used and lit during the eight-day holiday of the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah.

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