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WHAT DO JEWS USE FOR HANUKKAH?
A Hanukkah-menorah, or hanukkiyah, which is a special form of the original seven-branched menorah in the Holy Temple in Jerusalem. Our Hanukkah-menorahs have eight spaces for oil, or candles, to mark each of the eight days for which the oil lasted, and a ninth to hold the shamash, a candle used to light the others. See:More about Hanukkah
What do Hanukkah donuts represent?
Nothing, except that they are fried in oil, and oil is a major part of the Hanukkah story.
What does the food symbolize on Hanukkah?
The traditional oil-fried foods symbolize the olive oil of the Hanukkah-miracle.
Which of these is an eight-branched candlestick used during the festival of lights?
The candelabra used during Hanukkah is called a Hanukkah-menorah or hanukkiah. It represents the miracle of a one-day's oil supply burning for 8 days in the Holy Temple, which is a part of the reason for the celebration of Hanukkah.
What type of clothing there is for Hanukkah?
There is no special clothing for Hanukkah.
Are plants and animals used for Hanukkah?
Many Orthodox Jews use menorahs that burn olive oil.
What does chenuki mean?
"Chenuki" is a term that refers to a type of Jewish ritual candle used during the festival of Hanukkah. Traditionally, it is part of the menorah, where one candle is lit for each night of the holiday, commemorating the miracle of the oil. The term may also be used more broadly to represent the celebration and customs associated with Hanukkah.
What is the main ingredient for Hanukkah foods?
Oil
What is the special candelabrum lit during Hanukkah called?
The channukiah, or Hanukkah-menorah, is the candlestick used for Channukah. It holds 9 candles. Eight of the candles commemorate the miracle of the oil; and the ninth, called the shamash, is used to light the others.
What are Hanukkah candles used for?
Any candles are okay, as long as they're big enought to burn for at least one-half hour. Orthodox Jews light with olive oil and wicks.
What is the name of the oil that the temple uses to light the menorah on Hanukkah?
Olive oil.
What are decorations for Hanukkah and Ramadan?
Jewish answer: For Hanukkah, no decorations are obligatory. In homes and schools, children may be encouraged to make decorations such as depictions of a menorah (Hanukkah-candelabrum), a cruse of oil, or a dreidel.See also:More about Hanukkah
