(DA6) HANUKKIYAH WITH SNUFFER AND KIPPAH
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(DA6) HANUKKIYAH WITH SNUFFER AND KIPPAH
Artist – Unknown
Metal
The Hanukkah lamp (Hanukkiyah) is used at Hanukkah and contains nine branches (as opposed to the Menorah which has seven branched lamp that was used in the ancient temple in Jerusalem). It is lit every Hanukkah to celebrate rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem after its defilement by the Syrian Greeks in 164 BCE.
Although it is a late addition to the Jewish liturgical calendar, the eight-day festival of Hanukkah has become a beloved and joyous holiday. It is also known as the Festival of Lights and takes place in December.
While eight lights are required on the hanukkiyah, one to be lit each night, it has become customary for the hanukkiyah to have a place for a 9th flame which is called the shamash (the servant). Its purpose is to light the other flames. The shamash is usually placed higher or lower than the main eight candles.
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The Hanukkah lamp (Hanukkiyah) is used at Hanukkah and contains nine branches (as opposed to the Menorah which has seven branched lamp that was used in the ancient temple in Jerusalem). It is lit every Hanukkah to celebrate rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem after its defilement by the Syrian Greeks in 164 BCE.
Although it is a late addition to the Jewish liturgical calendar, the eight-day festival of Hanukkah has become a beloved and joyous holiday. It is also known as the Festival of Lights and takes place in December.
While eight lights are required on the hanukkiyah, one to be lit each night, it has become customary for the hanukkiyah to have a place for a 9th flame which is called the shamash (the servant). Its purpose is to light the other flames. The shamash is usually placed higher or lower than the main eight candles.
