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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.
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 day 6 and 7 of Hanukkah means?
Days 6 and 7 of Hanukkah, known as "Zot Hanukkah" or "The Eighth Day of Hanukkah," hold special significance. On these days, the lighting of the Hanukkah candles continues, and the menorah is fully illuminated with all eight candles. It is a time to reflect on the miracle of the oil in the Temple and to celebrate the triumph of light over darkness.
How many candles are lit on the menorahs?
For the Hanukkah-menorah, see below. (The Menorah of the Temple, however, has not been in use, and its whereabouts have been unknown, for roughly 1,940 years.)If you're observing the festival of Chanukah, you're probably referring to the8-branched candelabra or chanukiah (Hanukkah menorah).Today (12-10-12) is the 2nd day of Chanukah. The 3rd day begins this eveningwhen the sun sets at your location, and it's then time to light three candles.-- Evening of Tuesday, 12-11-12 . . . . . light 4 candles after sunset-- Evening of Wednesday, 12-12-12 . . . . light 5 candles after sunset-- Evening of Thursday, 12-13-12 . . . . . light 6 candles after sunset-- Evening of Friday, 12-14-12 . . . . . . .light 7 candles some time before sunset, just before the Sabbath candles.-- Evening of Saturday, 12-15-12 . . . . .light all 8 candles some time after twilight, when the Sabbath has concluded.
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.
Do they light the candles all in one day?
No, they light it up one at a time
Why do you like Hanukkah candles?
I think this question is really about lighting candles, not liking them. Jews light Hanukkah candles to commemorate the legendary event of the miracle of the container of oil. According to the Talmud (Shabbat 21b), at the re-dedication following the victory of the Maccabees over the Seleucid Empire, there was only enough consecrated olive oil to fuel the eternal flames in the Temple (Exodus ch.25) for one day. Miraculously, the oil burned for eight days, which was the length of time it took to press, prepare and consecrate fresh olive oil.
Are businesses open during Jewish holidays?
Yes. However, there's a custom not to do any time-consuming work while the Hanukkah-candles are burning.
What are Jews are allowed to do during Hanukkah celebrations?
It is customary to avoid time-consuming forms of work (such as sewing or car repair) during the first half-hour after lighting the candles. Other than that, Hanukkah doesn't have any behavioral restrictions.
Does Hanukkah have anything to do with Jesus Christ?
The miracle of the Oil burning for 8 consecutive nights when there was only enough oil for one.Hanukkah commemorates this miracle with the lighting of candles on eight successive nights. A Hanukkah menorah, with nine branches instead of the seven on a regular menorah, is used for this purpose. Eight of the candles are lit one by one on each night of Hanukkah, and the ninth candle, known as the shamash, is lit every night and used to kindle the other candles. The key word here is miracle and in the Jewish faith that was performed by God.
What was the mode of light they use at Jesus time?
Candles, torches, oil lamps.
Can you play sports on Hanukkah?
Yes. However, after the candles have been lit, it's customary to refrain from sports and other time-consuming forms of labor for the first half-hour.
