Menorah and chanukiah are often used interchangeably, but there is a difference. Exploring the chanukiah, a word coined just a century ago. PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 28 (JTA) — Just as not every ...

Reciting the blessings of the holiday is an integral part of Hanukkah celebrations, so a Chanukiah or Hanukkah menorah is a must. “One of the most important rituals of Chanukah is lighting the ...

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 ...

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.

The modern home celebration of Hanukkah centers around the lighting of the chanukiah, a special menorah for Hanukkah; unique foods, latkes and jelly doughnuts; and special songs and games.

From high art to Disney-esque, menorahs of all… Share this: Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) ...

The National Menorah Orchestra, Jewish pop rock groups and cantors have also been set to perform at Wednesday's Chanukah Menorah lighting. A Menorah, or Chanukiah, has nine branches, eight of ...

The National Menorah Orchestra, Jewish pop rock groups and cantors have also been set to perform at Wednesday's Chanukah Menorah lighting. A Menorah, or Chanukiah, has nine branches, eight of ...

The congregation of Temple Beth Sholom is sharing its celebration of Hanukkah with the community this week by holding a nightly Chanukiah lighting, commonly called a menorah, in the Orange Plaza ...

The story my father told me was that this menorah was smuggled out of Austria-Hungary when his family moved to the U.S. Since he passed away, it has been in my possession. About 30 years ago, I ...

The modern home celebration of Hanukkah centers around the lighting of the chanukiah, a special menorah for Hanukkah; unique foods, latkes and jelly doughnuts; and special songs and games.