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‘Everything’s brighter and better’ – Menorahs shine brightly in Erie on final night of Hanukkah
So, the middle candle is used to light all of these other candles on the menorah representing a day in the holiday, but the tradition goes back many years ago and the eight candles represent some ...
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Vacaville celebrates Menorah on Main
It commemorates ancient Jewish victory over the powerful Seleucid empire, which ruled much of the Middle East ... Today, Jews light one candle on the menorah each night of Hanukkah and on Friday ...
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Women light Hanukkah candles at Western Wall
JERUSALEM (JTA) — About 100 women gathered at the Western Wall to light Hanukkah candles. Security guards permitted 20 women to enter with their menorahs, but then attempted to ban and ...
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The crowd cheered and clapped as the flames finally caught on the shamash and two other candles. The menorah features eight candles — one for each day of the holiday — and a ninth known as the ...