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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.
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What holds 8 candles?
The hanukkiah, also called Hanukkah-menorah, is a candelabra that holds 9 candles and is used for the holiday of Hanukkah.
What is a Jewish menorh?
Two answers. The menorah was the candelabrum in the Tabernacle and the Temple (Exodus ch.25); and today, the candles lit in Hanukkah are placed in what we call a menorah (or a Hanukkiah).
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
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).
How many candles does a hanukkiah have?
nine. eight candles and one Shamash.
What is the Hanukkah candlabrum called?
It's called a hanukkiah or Hanukkah-menorah.
Why are the candles on the menorah blue?
The candles on the Menorah can be of any color.
What is the special word for a candleholder used for Hanukkah?
It's called a channukiah or Hanukkah-menorah.
What is hanukkiah?
The hanukkiah is a type of 'menorah' specially made just for Hanukkah. A menorah is a nine-branched candelabrum (candle holder) used and lit during the eight-day holiday of the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah.
What is the name of the eight candle symbol used for Hanukkah?
It's called a menorah, or a Hanukkah menorah. Israelis call it a Hanukkiah.
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 analogy for menorah?
if you are asking for synomyms they are: Chanukiah Hanukkiah kinara candelabra candle holder
