The lighting of the menorah is Hanukkah's most central ritual, and there are two main rules to follow: 1. The shammash candle should always be lit first and used to light the other eight candles.

When placing the candles of the menorah, work from right to left. The menorah has one candle for each night of Hanukkah, which is celebrated for eight nights. There will be an extra candle in the ...

And what's the right way to light a menorah? Here are answers to some of the key questions people usually ask about Hanukkah. Hanukkah starts at sunset on Sunday, Dec. 18 this year.

Today, we light menorah candles to commemorate that miracle before we wish each other a happy Hanukkah. To learn exactly how many candles are on a menorah, read below.

And what's the right way to light a menorah? Here are answers to some of the key questions people usually ask about Hanukkah. Hanukkah starts at sunset on Sunday, Dec. 18 this year.

And what's the right way to light a menorah? Here are answers to some of the key questions people usually ask about Hanukkah. Hanukkah starts at sunset on Sunday, Dec. 18 this year.

And what's the right way to light a menorah? Here are answers to some of the key questions people usually ask about Hanukkah. Hanukkah starts at sunset on Sunday, Dec. 18 this year.

And what's the right way to light a menorah? Here are answers to some of the key questions people usually ask about Hanukkah. Hanukkah starts at sunset on Sunday, Dec. 18 this year.

And what's the right way to light a menorah? Here are answers to some of the key questions people usually ask about Hanukkah. Hanukkah starts at sunset on Sunday, Dec. 18 this year.

And what's the right way to light a menorah? Here are answers to some of the key questions people usually ask about Hanukkah. Hanukkah starts at sunset on Sunday, Dec. 18 this year.