Read more on the exact time to light here. Encourage your children to show pride in their cultural history, and let others know why they celebrate this special holiday. In other communities, the menorah is kindled after nightfall (approximately 30 minutes after sunset). Displaying the menorah spreads the light. Place the menorah in a windowsill or near a window where others outside can see it. Whether you choose to light the candles on the menorah yourself or allow your children to light some, all the candles on the right side should be lit after the fourth night. Light the Shamash candle with a long match or lighter. first look at something, your eyes tell you whats on the outside. this candle stands higher or lower than the other eight candles. into the same room with a simple candle, you would only be given the opportunity. This is the tallest candle that sits apart from the others in the center, as it is not considered to be one of the Chanukah candles. After the flames are lit, there are traditional songs to be sung, notably Haneirot Halalu and Maoz Tzur. As such, the menorah holds 9 flames in total. Teach children to use the Shamash to light the other candles. The flames are kindled by the shammash (helper), which is then placed on the menorah itself, set apart from the actual Chanukah flames. Light candles before sunset on Friday so that you won't be lighting them on the Sabbath. Some families keep the candles burning longer into the night. Allow the candles to burn for at least 30 minutes after sundown. Start with the newest candle and continue lighting the candles in order moving toward the right. Wait until the sun goes down before lighting the candles. Use any color of candles and place the colors in the order you want. Clarify that this is a gesture of welcome to the candle you add each evening.
Next explain that you light the candles from left to right, always lighting the newest candle first. Step 3Įxplain to children that you add candles from right to left because this is the direction in which Hebrew is read. Window outside view with traditional candelabrum for Happy Hanukkah celebration. Always add the new candle to the left of those lit on previous nights. Low key image of jewish holiday Hanukkah with menorah by the window with. Increase the number of candles you light by one candle each evening. Facing the menorah, place the first candle in the candle holder to the far right. Place candles in the menorah beginning from left to right. In my window where you can see the glow From my menorah, on newly fallen snow I will set you five little candles On this the fifth night of Hanukkah. This signifies that you are lighting the menorah for the first time that year. Recite the third blessing only on the first night. One blessing is recited before the candles are lit and the second blessing while you are lighting the candles. Whether you use candles or olive oil, have everyone gather around the menorah to recite the prayers and blessings. Ask that all members of the household participate in the traditional lighting of the menorah.
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