▷ What Time Do I Light The Hanukkah Candles Tonight?

Lighting the Hanukkah candles is an important part of celebrating the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah. Lighting the menorah every night of Hanukkah is a way to commemorate the miracle of a single day’s worth of oil burning for eight days during the rededication of the temple. Every year, questions arise about when to light the candles. Here’s a simple guide to help you light your Hanukkah candles in the correct order and on time.

<h2>Lighting the Hanukkah Menorah</h2>

<h3>Candle Lighting Times</h3>

The traditional time to light the Hanukkah menorah candles is after sunset. Generally speaking, one candle is lit on the first night of Hanukkah, two candles are lit on the second night, and so on until the eighth night, when all eight candles are lit. It’s important to remember that the order in which the candles are lit is from right to left. It’s also important to note that the candles should not be lit until after sundown.

<h3>Blessings</h3>

When it’s time to light the Hanukkah menorah, the person who will do the lighting will take a long match or Hanukkah lighter. The person will begin by reciting the blessings in the proper order. First, the individual says the “blessings over candle lighting”: “Blessed are You, Lord our God, King of the universe, who has sanctified us with His commandments and commanded us to kindle the Hanukkah lights.”

<h3>Order of Lighting</h3>

When possible, the shamash (the candle used to light the other candles) is used to light the other candles. It’s important to light the candles from right to left, starting with the candle closest to the shamash and moving along so that the newest candle is farthest away. But if it’s too difficult to do it this way, you can just light from left to right.

<h3>Rules for Eight Candles</h3>

On the eight night of Hanukkah, the menorah will contain all eight lights. When lighting the eighth candle, it’s important to say the same blessing as the other nights, but with the words “on all the eight lights.” This signifies the completion of Hanukkah. In addition, the eight meal should be a festive one, with plenty of traditional Hanukkah foods.

Lighting the menorah during Hanukkah is an important way to celebrate the holiday, and it’s important to know when to do it. The Hanukkah candles should be lit on the evening after sundown, beginning with the right-most cande and moving to the left. The person who lights the candles should then recite the blessings to commemorate the miracle of the oil that burned for eight days. By following this simple guide, you can ensure that your Hanukkah candles are lit correctly and on time.

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Last update 2023-11-27. Price and product availability may change.