Chanukah Basics
How many candles are lit on the first night of Chanukah?
One candle.
How many Brochos are said on the first night of Chanukah?
Three Brochos.
why is the shamash placed higher than the other candles?
To make it clear that it is not one of the Chanukah lights.
What is the מנהג חב"ד regarding how long the lights should remain lit?
The lights should remain lit for at least fifty minutes.
Why do we place the Shamesh next to the Menorah?
So that if one does an activity near the Menorah, they should use the light of the Shamesh.
How many candles are lit on the eighth night of Chanukah (excluding the Shamesh)?
Eight candles.
Recite the first Brocha said before lighting the Menorah.
רוך אתה ה' אלקינו מלך העולם אשר קדשנו במצותיו וצונו להדליק נר חנוכה
On the second night, where should the additional candle be placed in relation to the first?
On the left side of the first candle.
What should be done if a flame goes out during the required time?
Relight it without a Brocha.
When is it permitted to move the Menorah?
After the required time for the Menorah to be lit.
What is the date of the first night of Chanukah in the Hebrew calendar?
The evening between the 24th and the 25th of Kislev.
Which Brocha is skipped on the second night through the eighth night?
שהחינו וקימנו והגיענו לזמן הזה
From which direction do we light the candles?
From left to right.
what are we not allowed to do with the lights of the menorah
It is forbidden to use the Chanukah lights for activities like reading or working.
What should not be used to light one Chanukah candle?
A Chanukah candle or to use a Chanukah candle to light a Shamesh.
How long should the Chanukah lights remain lit according to מנהג חב"ד?
Fifty minutes.
When should the candles be lit in relation to completing the Brochos?
After completing the Brochos.
From which direction should the candles be placed on the Menorah?
From right to left.
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How long should we remain next to the candles after they are lit, besides on Erev Shabbos?
For one half-hour.
What must be ensured before lighting the Menorah regarding the fuel?
There must be enough fuel for the lights to be lit for fifty minutes.
What must we be careful to do before singing Haneiros hallalu?
that all the candles are already lit
where do we place the first candle?
On the right side of the Menorah.
Why should all family members be gathered before lighting the Menorah?
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What must be done before lighting the Menorah according to מנהג חב"ד?
All family members should be gathered.