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The Hanukkah menorah traditionally has 9 candles. One of them, the shamash (caretaker) is there to be used to light the others and to provide light. It is usually set off from the others, for example, by being elevated or set out of line. The other 8 candles signify the 8 days of Hanukkah. So, on the first day, you light one candle (from the shamash you already lit). The second day, you light two, and so on, so that the amount of light increases from day to day. The menorah is traditionally put in a window so that the light proclaims the miracle to the world.
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How many candles holders are on menorah?
there are 8 candles
Why are the candles on the menorah blue?
The candles on the Menorah can be of any color.
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 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 are menorah candles called?
They have no name. Only the helper candle (used to light the other 8 candles) has a name. It's called the Shamash.
Does the menorah has seven candles?
The menorah of the Holy Temple had 7 oil lamps (Exodus ch.25). However the specialized Hanukkah menorah (Chanukiah) has 9 candles.
What is the menorah lit by?
The candles (or oil) of the menorah are lit with the shamash (the helper candle), which is positioned on the menorah either slightly higher or lower than the other candles but not on the same level as them.
When to place candles in hanukkiah menorah?
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.
What kind of candles are used in the menorah?
For the Hanukkah menorah (chanukiah), any kind of candle that will fit, provided they burn at least 1/2 hour after dusk.
What colour are the menorah candles?
They can be any color.
What is the traditional color of the menorah candles?
There are no traditional colors for Hanukkah candles. They can be anything.
Describe how the menorah is used during the celebration of Hanukkah?
day1: 1 normal candle and a shamas (helper candle) are lit in the Hanukkah-menorah. day 2: 2 normal candles and a shamas day 3: 3 normal candles and a shamas day 4: 4 normal candles and a shamas day 5: 5 normal candles and a shamas day 6: 6 normal candles and a shamas day 7: 7 normal candles and a shamas day 8: 8 normal candles and a shamas the Chanukiah (Hanukkah-menorah) should be lit where it can be seen publicly so that the miracle of Chanukkah can be publicized.
