Pronounced: kha-new-KEY-uh, Origin: Hebrew, a candelabra with eight branches used for Hanukkah candles. Also known as a Hanukkah menorah.
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What Is the Shamash Candle for Hanukkah?
The 'helper' candle is used to light the eight flames of the Hanukkah menorah.
What Are Hanukkah Candles?
The lights of the hanukkah menorah are typically made from wax and come in many colors.
Why is Hanukkah Called the Festival of Lights?
The origins of this common name for the December holiday go back to the first century.