The menorah we light on Hanukkah is a Hanukkah menorah, officially known as a Chanukiah. It has eight branches, one for each night of Hanukkah, plus the "Shamash," or pilot candle, which is used ...

A Menorah, or Chanukiah, has nine branches, eight of which represent the eight nights of Hanukkah. The candelabra also pays a tribute to the Menorah inside the ancient Temple of Jerusalem ...

And lighting a menorah (or a chanukiah, as it’s traditionally called) for eight nights is a beautiful ritual that reinforces those themes. Some people light oil menorahs, and others use candles.

Technically, a kosher menorah has just a few requirements. It needs spots for eight candles and a shamash and the holders must be arranged in a straight, level line. While repro shabbats have been ...

TRENDING STORIES: Families celebrating the festival typically light what’s called a Chanukiah or Menorah, a multi-stemmed candelabra. There are nine candle spots, with a new one lit each night ...

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 ...

The menorah, also known as a Chanukiah, is a beloved tradition that unites Londoners celebrating the eight-day Jewish festival of light. Since 2007 the Mayor of London has sponsored the menorah in ...

A decision by Lake Forest officials limiting the presence of a Menorah in Market Square this year is drawing criticism from some residents who believe the traditional Hanukkah symbol should be in ...

The menorah, also known as a Chanukiah, is a beloved tradition that unites Londoners celebrating the eight-day Jewish festival of light. Since 2007 the Mayor of London has sponsored the menorah in ...