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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 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.
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 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.
Is a shamash used to light a menorah?
Yes, a shamash is used to light the Hanukkiyah (Hanukkah-menorah). The shamash may be at the center of of the Hanukkiah or on the end, but it is always at a different height from the other candles (either higher or lower).
What is the name of the candle used to light the menorah?
It's called the shamash (servant; helper).
What is the candle used to light all the other eight candles in a menorah?
It is called the Shamash
When are you allowed to participate in the lighting of a Menorah?
There are no restrictions on who can light the menorah. Anyone can, as long as they're able to light candles.
What is the name of the special candle used at Hanukkah?
The candle used to light the other candles on the menorah or chanukiah is called the shamash.
What is the lowest way in which to light the menorah called?
There is no "higher" or "lower" way to light a menorah. There is only the proper way and numerous improper ways.
What do you use to light the menorah?
anything flamable
Why does a Hanukkah menorah have an extra socket?
A Hanukkah menorah, also known as a Hanukiah, has nine branches instead of the usual seven branches of a traditional menorah. The extra socket is for the Shamash, which is the servant candle used to kindle the other candles. Each night of Hanukkah, one additional candle is lit, so the Shamash is used to light the other candles without diminishing their importance.
