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It's called a Hanukiyah or Chanukiyah. Many people call it a menorah, but menorah just means lamp.

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The above is completely mistaken. The word "Hanukkiah," while acceptable, is a recent Israeli invention and is unknown to many Jews worldwide. And using "menorah" to refer to a mere lamp is also recent.

The classical Halakhah (Jewish law) sources, and Jews worldwide, have always used the word "menorah" to refer to the Hanukkah candle-holder (or oil-wick holder). Originally "menorah" referred to the candelabra of the Holy Temple and the Tabernacle (Exodus ch.25).

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There are 9 candles that are lit on Hanukkah. One is the helper candle ("shamash") used to light the other 8, which symbolize the 8 days of Hanukkah.

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The special candle used to light the others is the shamash.

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What is the special candle used at Hanukkah?

The Shamash, or helper candle.


What is the name of the special candle used at Hanukkah?

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