Menorah



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Lighting the Menorah during Hanukkah is one of the most sacred of Jewish traditions. The menorah is an eight-branched candelabrum with one center candle. The center candle is known as the Shamash. This candle is used to light all of the other candles. It is pertinent that the other eight candles are only used strictly for viewing. Hanukkah lasts for eight days. It always begins the on the Jewish month of Kislev. Beginning on the first night a candle is added each night and lit from right to left. A blessing is said and songs are sung as well. The menorah is best to be lit either in a doorway or in a public facing window to publicize and commemorate the Jewish miracle that occurred in 165 B.C.

Hanukkah is one of the most important Jewish holidays, and it could not be completed without the Menorah. In 165 B.C. the Maccabees, a Jewish group, fought the Syrians. The Syrians claimed and destroyed the Maccabees holy temple. When the Jews went to claim back their temple they found only one flask of oil to light their holy Menorah. Miraculously, the oil lasted for eight days. On the eighth day they were able to obtain a fresh supply of oil. So, to commemorate this miracle, followers of the Jewish faith light their menorahs for eight holy days. OK, but what does this say about the Jewish faith? You need more on how God provides.