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Any time from sunset onwards.
Some have a custom of lighting at sunset.
Some prefer to light around 20 minutes after sunset.
Some have the custom of lighting immediately after the evening services.
On Friday afternoon, thr menorah must be lit beforesunset.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 10y agoCustoms for lighting the menorah range from sunset to about 90 minutes later.
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∙ 11y agoSome light them at (or just after) sunset; some light them at about 20-25 minutes after sunset; and some light them after the stars come out in the sky.
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∙ 12y agoApproximately 4:40 PM local time.
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Which to light first Hanukkah Candles or Yahrzeit Candle?
If you light the yahrzeit candle before it's time to light the Hanukkah-menorah, you may light the yahrzeit candle first. Otherwise, once it's past sunset, you should wait until about 20 minutes after sunset, light the Hanukkah-menorah, and afterwards light the yahrzeit candle.
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.
Can you light Hanukkah candles before Hanukkah if you have an electric menorah at work?
Electric menorahs are considered decoration and can be lit with any number of candles at any given time; unless this is your main menorah, in which case it should be lit during Hanukkah, with the blessings, at or after sundown.
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 Hanukkah stand called?
It is called a Hanukiah or a Hanukkah menorah.
What is the special word for a candleholder used for Hanukkah?
It's called a channukiah or Hanukkah-menorah.
What is the name of the oil that the temple uses to light the menorah on Hanukkah?
Olive oil.
When is it appropriate to use the Jewish seven branch menorah?
The Hanukkah-menorah (Hanukkiyah) has 8 spots for the candles and 1 spot for the "shamash" which is used to light the other candles. It is lit on the eight nights of Hanukkah, at or after sunset. On Friday afternoon it is lit before sunset.
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.
What object is important in Hanukkah?
The Hanukkah-menorah (candelabra).
What do people light to celebrate Hanukkah?
They light candles, held in a holder called a "Chanukiah" (also called a menorah).
What prayer do you say when you light a menorah on sabbath?
If you are talking about a Hanukkah menorah (also called a Chanukiah), then you would light the Chanukiah first, and say the 2 hanukkah blessings (3 if it's the first night). Then you would light the Shabbat candles and say the blessing over the shabbat candles.
