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WEBThe Chanukah lights should consist of lamps or candles—i.e., a flammable fuel that feeds a visible flame via a wick. The most ideal way to fulfill the mitzvah is with cotton wicks in olive oil, or beeswax candles; paraffin candles or other types of candles or lamps are also acceptable, but not gas lights or electric lights.
Lighting Chanukah Candles - Halachipedia
WEBDec 4, 2023 · The Braitta on Gemara Shabbat 21b states that the minimum requirement of Chanukah candles is that each household should have one candle lit every night. The next best method (Mehadrin) to fulfill this mitzvah is by lighting one candle for every person in the house every night.
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WEBHanukkah (Chanukah), the Jewish eight-day “festival of lights” is celebrated with a nightly menorah lighting--adding a flame each night--special prayers, dreidel playing, and fried foods. What Does Chanukah Actually Mean? What Is a Dreidel? How Many Candles On a Menorah (Chanukiah)? What Is Gelt?
How to Light the Hanukkah Menorah | My Jewish Learning
WEBEach night, another candle is added so that on the eighth and final night of Hanukkah, all nine candles (the shamash plus eight others) are lit. To complete the ritual on all eight nights with one menorah, you will need a total of 44 candles per menorah. Most boxes of Hanukkah candles contain 45.
How to Light the Menorah - Add Another Candle Each Night
WEBThe Chanukah menorah (also known as a Hanukkiah) is lit around nightfall each of the eight nights of Chanukah. Every night, another candle is added, so that on the eighth night all eight candles (plus one helper) are burning bright.
How to Light a Chanukah Menorah: 15 Steps (with Pictures) - wikiHow
WEBMay 5, 2024 · After the first night of Chanukah, add one candle for each night, starting from the right-most slot and going left. For instance, on the second night of Chanukah, place the shamash candle in its slot and the candle representing the …
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Chanukah Candle Lighting Blessings - Judaism 101 (JewFAQ)
WEBThe first night, you light only the shammus (the one at a different height) and one Chanukah candle. By the eighth night, you light all of the candles. Candles should be added to the menorah from right to left (like Hebrew writing).
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WEBDec 5, 2017 · Every Jewish person must be sure to light Chanukah candles. Even a needy person who relies on charity must sell belongings or collect money in order to be able to …
How to Light the Hanukkah Menorah and Recite the Hanukkah …
WEBDec 5, 2019 · Nine Hanukkah candles (including the shamash, which is used to light the other candles) are placed in a nine-branched menorah (candelabra). Traditional blessings in Hebrew are said before the candles are lit. One additional candle is burned each night.
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WEBHere is how to light your Hanukkah menorah, the Hanukkiyah, step-by-step: On the menorah, a single candle is usually separated from the others, commonly in the middle or on one side. We call this candle the shammash. We light this helper candle first, and use it to light the rest of the candles.