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The Hanukkah-menorah holds eight candles. Each night, there is one other candle to the side, which is used to light the others. See also:
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What are the candles that are lit at Hanukkah called?
The Hanukkah candles don't have names, except for referring to them generically, as neirot Hanukkah (candles of Hanukkah). The one candle which does have a name is the extra one, used to light the others, which is called the shamash (helper).See also:More about Hanukkah
How many candles do you need for celebrating the 8 days of Hanukkah?
8
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
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 holds 8 candles?
The hanukkiah, also called Hanukkah-menorah, is a candelabra that holds 9 candles and is used for the holiday of Hanukkah.
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 are some math activities for kids during Hanukkah?
The most popular is to have the children figure out how many total candles are used during the 8 days of Hanukkah. (starting with 2 on the first night and ending with 9 on the last night, the total is 44)
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.
Does the menorah get used at Passover?
No, the menorah (candle-holder for eight candles) is used only during Hanukkah. However, two candles are lit before nightfall, as is done on the eve of every Shabbat and festival.For more about the Seder, and for more about Hanukkah, see their links: About the SederAbout Hanukkah
What kind of candles are most used on Hanukkah?
Channukah candles, they're made specifically for this holiday.
What is a Hanukkah light?
It's actually candles. There are eight candles and they are usually white. The Menorah is what holds the candles in place for Hanukkah. there are no specific candles. The Menorah is usually gold and is shaped like an upside down rainbow w/ 4 lines making up the rainbow. On each end of the curved line there is a candle holder for each candle.
Why do some menorahs have 9 candles?
Some menorahs have 9 candles because they are used during the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah, which lasts for 8 days. The extra candle, called the shamash, is used to light the other candles each night.
