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There are the right number of candles in every box of Hanukkah candles: 44. Hanukkah is celebrated for 8 nights, and candles are lit each night. The first night, 2 candles are lit. then 3 the next night and so on until all nine candles are lit.
2+3+4+5+6+7+8+9 = 44'
The reason there is one extra candle per day is that this candle is called the "helper" candle and is used to light the others.
What else can I help you with?
Is shabbat celebrated during Hanukkah?
Yes; and the Hanukkah candles are lit earlier than usual for that reason.
How long do you keep the Hanukkah candles lit for each night?
For the eight days of Hanukkah. More than that is neither necessary nor customary.For more about Hanukkah:http://judaism.answers.com/jewish-holidays/hanukkah
What is the name for the candles that are seen everywhere in judaism?
Candles used in Judaism usually don't have names, other than the names of the occasions they're used on, such as: Shabbat candles, used on Shabbat Havdalah candles, used on Havdalah Hanukkah candles, used on Hanukkah Yahrzeit candles, used for someone's Yahrzeit
Why do you light the Hanukkah candles from left to right?
We place the candles from right to left, because one's right hand is more important than his left. But we light from left to right in order to light the newest candle first each night. The newest candle represents that day, while the candles to the right represent the days which have already passed.
Did the cavemen celebrate Hanukkah?
No. The holiday of Hanukkah commemorates an even that happened about 2200 years ago. "Caveman" days were more than 25,000 years ago.
What is the real name of Hanukkah candles?
The candles do not have any special name, other than the extra "helper" candle used to light the others. It's called Shamash.
If a Jewish holidays falls on Shabbat which set of candles do you light first?
You don't light more candles than usual. In the blessing over the candles, the Shabbat ismentioned first.In the event that a more frequent occasion coincides with one less frequent, the morefrequent is acknowledged and blessed first.
What are you forbidden to do during Hanukkah?
During the first half-hour when the candles are burning, there is a custom (not a full prohibition) to refrain from work. Also, the light of the Hanukkah-menorah shouldn't be used for mundane purposes. Other than that, there are no prohibitions specific to Hanukkah.
What do Kwanzaa and Hanukkah have in common?
Both occur in the winter and include candles. Other than that, nothing. Kwanzaa is a secular tribute to African heritage which started in 1966. Hanukkah is a religious Jewish festival of thanksgiving to God for specific events and was instituted by the Torah-sages 2200 years ago.
How do American Jews celebrate Hanukkah?
Hanukkah is celebrated in almost the same way all over the world, but in the U.S. and Canada, gift giving is more popular than it is in Europe and other places outside North America.
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.
What is the total cost for Hanukkah shopping?
It depends on the family. Some Jewish families go all out, but most spend far less than on typical Christmas shopping.Actually, the only traditional gift during Hanukkah is the gelt (coins) given to children; so in Orthodox families, there is little-to-no gift giving, and therefore is no need for "hanukkah shopping" other than buying candles.
