Why the Shamash?
Rabbi’s Message – December 22, 2022 “If Chanukkah is eight nights, why does the menorah have 9 candles?” I’m frequently asked variations of this question around Chanukkah. From the standpoint of Jewish law, on holidays like the start of Sukkot or Passover, you’ll typically find a long-lasting candle lit in order to light other flames […]