The Hanukkah menorah, or hanukkiah, is one of the religious objects most commonly found in the Jewish home. The tradition of building up to lighting eight oil lamps (plus one shamash, or servitor ...

a Menorah only has two branches lit - one branch for one night and another branch that serves as a helper, used to light each candle, known as a shamash. Jewish holidays typically begin around ...

Hanukkah, a celebration for all time, is highlighted by the kindling of the Menorah each night of the holiday. Two candles, in addition to the Shamash, the center candle, were lit. “We're ...

When does Hanukkah start this year? And what's the correct way to light a menorah? Here are answers to some of the key ...

It’s only ... on the menorah, thus always starting with the newest light. The special menorah used for Hanukkah has eight branches, with a ninth place for the candle called shamash from which ...