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The menorah that stood in the Temple had seven branches and the ones you see in synagogues today are replicas of that.
If you're wondering why they have 7 branches instead of 9 like the candelabra that is used during Channukah, that's because the channukiah (name of the candelabra) isn't a direct replica of the menorah. Instead, it was modified to honour the miracle of the oil buring for 8 days in the rededicated Temple.
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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.
I bought an antique hannukiyah in Jerusalem It IS a hannukiyah as it is ceramic and has the blessing for lighting the Hanukkah candles on it Can a hannukiyah have only seven candles?
No. If it has 7 candles, it's not a Hanukkiyah. It's a Menorah. If it's a menorah with the actual 2 Hanukkah blessings on it, then it is an error made by the artist.
Is it true or false that the menorah is a candleholder with places for nine candles that are the traditional symbols of Kwanzaa?
False, the menorah is not a traditional symbol of Kwanzaa. True, it is a candleholder with places for nine candles to celebrate the Jewish holiday Hanukkah. But there also is a special candleholder with which to celebrate Kwanzaa. It is called the kinara, but has places for only seven candles.
What is the name of the seven-candle holder for Hanukkah?
It is called a Menorah. It has seven candles because that was the number of oil lamps on the menorah in the Holy Temple (Exodus ch.25). The Hanukkah-menorah has eight candles because that was the number of days of the miracle with the oil.
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.
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.
Is it proper to put lights on the whole menorah?
You only light all 9 candles on the last night of Hanukkah.
What preparations take place on Hanukkah?
The only real preparation is the displaying of the Chanukiah (also called Hanukkah menorah), and the lighting of the candles.
What are the seven candles on Hanukkah called?
On Hanukkah, there are eight candles, plus a "shamash" candle which is used to light the others. Collectively, the candles constitute a Menorah (sometimes called a Hanukkiyah).Answer:Celebrations: lighting candles each night. Singing special songs, such as Ma'oz Tzur. Reciting the Hallel prayer. Eating foods fried in oil, such as latkes and sufganiyot, and dairy foods. Playing the dreidel game, and giving Hanukkah gelt. The Maccabees successfully rebelled against Antiochus IV Epiphanes. The Temple was purified and the wicks of the menorah miraculously burned for eight days, even though there was only enough sacred oil for one day's lighting.It is called the festival of lights.
What purpose does the center candle on the menorah have?
You must mean the shamesh. The shamesh is used to light all of the other candles on the menorah. 1st on first day, 2nd on second, etc.... To clarify, the shamesh/shamash doesn't have to be at the centre of the channukiah, the only requirement is that it is higher than the rest of the candles.
Where does the sixth candle get placed on the menorah?
Every day, we place the candles on the right side (so that the candle to the far left is lit only on the eighth night). The candles are lit from left to right, so that the newest candle is lit first. On the sixth night, the two holders on the left side of the menorah remain empty.
How do Jews papare for Hanukkah?
The only thing that needs preparation is the menorah (Hanukkiyah; candelabrum). To purchase candles and set up the candelabrum. Many Orthodox Jews light the menorah with olive oil and wicks, so that needs the relevant preparation.
