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Who lights the candles on the menorah?
In some households, each person lights a separate menorah. In others, the father of the family lights the menorah.
Who lights Hanukkah menorahs?
The Chanukah Menorah is lit by the head of each household. In some households, every person in the house lights their own Menorah. In other families, only the children light it.
What are some lights and candles of Hanukkah?
the menorah and the nine candles are on it. the middle one lights the other eight.
Is it proper to put lights on the whole menorah?
You only light all 9 candles on the last night of Hanukkah.
What is the name of the object which holds the candles on Hanukkah?
That candle holder is referred to as a "Hanukkah-menorah", or Hannukiyah. The original Menorah was the holder of the oil lights in the Tabernacle in the Wilderness, and had seven branches. The holder for the Chanukah lights ... whether candles or oil ... has places for eight lights, plus an elevated holder for one more that's used to light the other eight.
Is it acceptable to light a menorah any normal day not during the Eight Day Festival of Lights?
If it appears to be a Hanukkah-menorah, then (though it isn't technically a sin), it isn't acceptable, since it may look as if the person is adding other days to Hanukkah.
What are the colors on a menorah?
There are no traditional colors for a menorah.
What symbols and Hebrew script are on a menorah?
A menorah can have any design or words on it. It depends on the menorah. There is no rule about this.
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 colors are appropriate for a menorah?
There is no rule about the colors of a menorah.
Show me the labels on a menorah?
a menorah doesn't have labels.
How many lights on the menorah?
9 There are eight candles for the eight nights of Hannukak, and one bigger candle (usually centered) which is the candle used to light the rest.
