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The candles do not have any special name, other than the extra "helper" candle used to light the others. It's called Shamash.

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What are the candles that are lit at Hanukkah called?

The Hanukkah candles don't have names, except for referring to them generically, as neirot Hanukkah (candles of Hanukkah). The one candle which does have a name is the extra one, used to light the others, which is called the shamash (helper).See also:More about Hanukkah


What the is the real name for Hanukkah?

Hanukkah is the real name for Hanukkah. It can also be spelled Chanukah or חנוכה


What are some Hanukkah CANDLES?

any candles can be hanukkah candles, as long as they fit in the Chanukiah (Hanukkah menorah) and burn at least 1/2 hour.


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The only real preparation is the displaying of the Chanukiah (also called Hanukkah menorah), and the lighting of the candles.


What is the name of the candle used to light the other candles on Hanukkah?

It is called the shamash (servant). See also:More about Hanukkah


What is the name for the candles that are seen everywhere in judaism?

Candles used in Judaism usually don't have names, other than the names of the occasions they're used on, such as: Shabbat candles, used on Shabbat Havdalah candles, used on Havdalah Hanukkah candles, used on Hanukkah Yahrzeit candles, used for someone's Yahrzeit


Who asks why do you light eight candles instead of seven on Hanukkah?

You light 9 candles on Hanukkah, and there is no tradition of asking why, unless there are guests in the home who don't know about Hanukkah.


What are the Hanukkah candles' colors?

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How many candles do you need in total to celebrate Hanukkah?

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When to place candles in hanukkiah menorah?

The candles are put into the Hanukkiah (Hanukkah-menorah) starting on the first evening) of Hanukkah. The candles are lit in the early evening after sunset or later.


How Hanukkah people use long candles?

There is no such thing as "Hanukkah People". People who celebrate the holiday of Hanukkah are called Jewish people. And there are no Jewish rituals that refer to "long" candles.


What holds 8 candles?

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