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You must mean the shamesh. The shamesh is used to light all of the other candles on the menorah. 1st on first day, 2nd on second, etc....
To clarify, the shamesh/shamash doesn't have to be at the centre of the channukiah, the only requirement is that it is higher than the rest of the candles.
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What do they eat on Menorah?
a menorah is a candle holder. You can't eat on it.
What is used to light a menorah?
a candle
How does the menorah look like?
there is one main candle in the center, then four on ether side to represent the 8 days the oil lasted.
What is the menorah candle made of?
ordinary wax.
How many candle in Hanukkah menorah?
there are nine.
When was Menorah Medical Center created?
Menorah Medical Center was created in 1931.
What is The highest candle on the menorah?
It is called the Shamash. It is used to light all of the other candles on the Menorah or Chanukiah.
What symbols and Hebrew script are on a menorah?
A menorah can have any design or words on it. It depends on the menorah. There is no rule about this.
What is the ninth candle in the channukiah called?
The ninth candle in the menorah is called the Shamash (or "helper" in English.)
What lights a menorah?
The Shamash is the candle that lights the other candles
What does eac h candle on the menorah represent?
Each candle represents each of the 8 days of Hanukkah.
What is the name of special candlestick used during Hanukkah?
The traditional name is a menorah. Modern (Israeli) Hebrew has added the name "hanukkiah."See also the Related Link.More about Hanukkah
