Hannukah is observed by the kindling of one light on the Menorah every night for eight nights.
While there are eight days in the celebration, the Menorah features a ninth light—the shamash—raised in the center of the Menorah.
Why does the Menorah hold a ninth light?
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Caitlin Burgess
11:02 am on Wednesday, December 21, 2011
The correct answer: It's forbidden to use one of the other eight Hannukah lights. Thanks for participating!
Kevin O'Donovan
12:10 pm on Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Hannukah celebrates, by the grace of God, a people overcoming oppression. Many Christians would find it very interesting to attend an Orthodox Jewish service. The first half of a Catholic Mass is the following of Jewish traditon. Lutherans and Episcopalians, in particular, would also see similarities. It is part of our history and faiths. Christianity is a Semitic religion, and Christians are, by faith, a Semitic people. Grammar school age children are very impressed. Dress modestly. Maybe even invite a Rabbi to give a class at your school, whenever it is possible.
Caitlin Burgess
12:44 pm on Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Will you be attending any Jewish services during the Hanukkah holiday? If so, any place in particular that people should check out if they are interested?