Used in the Jewish holiday Chanukah, what is the difference between the Menorah and Chanukiah?
I’ve heard both names, but what is the difference between them??
strictly speaking, a menorah has 7 branches and a channukiah has 9.
the channukiah is used to commemorate the 8 days of channukah which celebrates the ability of oil added to the menorah in the temple to stay lit.
now, the word “menorah” is used interchangeably around channukah time which channukiah (like in a “channukah menorah”.
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