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The Five W’s of Chanukah

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Everyone! Men, women, and children light the menorah. Sometimes only one menorah per household is lit.

Who lights?

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What is lit?

A menorah/chanukiah with 9 branches, one of which is taller than the others. It is called a shamash.

Olive oil, other oils, or candles.

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What is lit?

Is it Kosher? Check your answers.

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When do we light?

On the eight days of chanukah. The candles are lit when it gets

dark outside. The candles should burn for at least

30 minutes.

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Where & why do we light?

Candles are lit on Chanukah to publicize the miracle of Chanukah. Therefore, candles are lit in a place where they are visible to others: window sills, doorways, outside, etc.

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How do we light?

From left to right, every night starting with the newest candle.

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How do we light?

Blessings:להדליק נר של חנוכהשעשה נסים לאבותינו בימים ההם בזמן הזהשהחיינו וקיימנו והגיענו לזמן הזה