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You add candles from right to left, but light them from left to right using the shamash (the raised or offset "helper" candle).

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Most Jews light the candles from right to left.

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What is the name of special candlestick used during Hanukkah?

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Does the menorah get used at Passover?

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What are you forbidden to do during Hanukkah?

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What to do during lighting the menorah during Hanukkah?

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