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What do you use to light candles on Hanukkah?

What do you use to light candles on Hanukkah?

A hanukkiyah is a Hanukkah menorah used specifically to light the candles (often used today instead of oil) on Hanukkah. With nine branches, it is lit each night to celebrate the miracle of oil lasting eight days. Despite these differences, today hanukkiyahs are commonly referred to as menorahs.

Do you light yahrzeit candles on Hanukkah?

Jewish religious law (halachah) does not require lighting Yahrzeit candles, but the tradition has become an important part of Jewish life and mourning.

How are the candles lit on Hanukkah night?

The eight candles representing each night of the holiday are in a straight line of the same height, with the shammash or helper candle raised above or separate from the rest. The flames are lit from left to right, with the newest candle lit first. In many families, each family member gets to light their very own menorah too!

How do you light a menorah on Hanukkah?

How do you light a menorah? On the first night of Hanukkah, we place a candle in the holder farthest to the right. On the second night, we place a new candle where the first one was, plus a second candle immediately to its left. We continue in this manner each night, placing candles from right to left.

Why do we light Shamash each night of Hanukkah?

On each night of Hanukkah, the shamash is lit first, and then the other candles are lit one by one. Hanukkah candles are burned to remember the miracle that occurred in the temple when one day’s worth of oil burned for eight days.

When do you say three blessings on Hanukkah?

Three blessings are recited on the first night of Hanukkah, but only two on each of the remaining nights. They should be said after the shamash is lit but before lighting the other candles. The first prayer acknowledges that God commanded us to kindle the Hanukkah lights. The second thanks God for the miracles shown to our ancestors.

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