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The Menorah in the Holy Temple had seven arms (Exodus ch.25).

Hannukah menorahs have eight or nine; eight for the eight days of the miracle with the oil in the Holy Temple, and the ninth to use in lighting the others.

Sometimes five candles are lit for prayers. This is done when a mourner is praying; it represents the five levels of the soul of the departed.

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