The Jewish Community Relations Council of New York (JCRC-NY) recently honored House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries with the first Shamash Leadership Award, highlighting his continuous support and ...

There's one more candle, known as the "shamash," that is lit first and lights the other candles, starting with the newest one each night. In addition to menorah lightings, ...

So, on the first night of Hanukkah, the shamash is lit, along with one other candle. Over the course of the eight nights of Hanukkah, 44 candles will be used. How to set up Hanukkah candles .

So, on the first night of Hanukkah, the shamash is lit, along with one other candle. Over the course of the eight nights of Hanukkah, 44 candles will be used. How to set up Hanukkah candles .

ConEd will reportedly use a crane to lift the Rabbi up to light the Shamash Candle (middle candle) on Wednesday, Dec. 25, according to Pix11 News.

Coinciding holidays beg for a joint Kwanzakkah observance this year — as long as you can find red, black and green candles. Skip To Content ... the shamash still takes a candle.

This year, Hanukkah starts at sunset on Wednesday, Dec. 25. After the shamash, the first candle goes to the spot on the far right of the menorah.On the second night, a second candle is also added ...