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The traditional name is a menorah. The modern additional name is a Hanukkiyah (in Israeli Hebrew).
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What is the name of the 8 branched candlestick used in Hanukkah?
It's called a channukiah or Hanukkah-menorah.
Which of these is an eight-branched candlestick used during the festival of lights?
The candelabra used during Hanukkah is called a Hanukkah-menorah or hanukkiah. It represents the miracle of a one-day's oil supply burning for 8 days in the Holy Temple, which is a part of the reason for the celebration of Hanukkah.
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 the special candelabrum lit during Hanukkah called?
The channukiah, or Hanukkah-menorah, is the candlestick used for Channukah. It holds 9 candles. Eight of the candles commemorate the miracle of the oil; and the ninth, called the shamash, is used to light the others.
Does the Jewish Hanukkah candlestick have an equivalent in other religions?
This candlestick is called a Chanukiah or Hanukkah-menorah, used to publicize the miracle of Hanukkah, and it has no equivalent in other religions. There are candelabras used in the festivals of other religions such as the one in Kwanzaa and the oil lamps used for Diwali. However, each of these has a different origin of use for the candelabra and a different significance attached to it. Therefore, it is not an equivalent but a parallel form.
Why do you use a nine branched candlestick in Hanukkah?
Eight for the eight days of Hanukkah. The ninth is for the helper-candle used to light the others.
What does the name Chanoekia mean?
Translating from Dutch, it may be "chanoekia negenarmigethe candlestick in the Jewish festival of Hanukkah is used."
What is the symbol called that is used for the Judaism festival called Hanukkah?
The Hanukkah-menorah.
Who uses the menorah?
The Hanukkah-menorah, also called a Hanukkiyyah, is used on Hanukkah.(Jewish people also have a different candle holder, called a menorah, that some venues use for decoration or as a religious symbol, all year round).
What is the 9-brached candelabrum used in Hanukkah called?
A Hanukkah-menorah (or Hanukkiyah).
What is the special word for a candleholder used for Hanukkah?
It's called a channukiah or Hanukkah-menorah.
Are there any Jewish artifacts used in Hanukkah?
During Hanukkah we light a 9-branched candle holder (called a Chanukiah or Hanukkah-menorah). It is traditional to also play with a 4-sided top (called a dreidel). Giving chocolate coins to one's children is also traditional.
