How to Light Chanukah Candles?

Place the menorah in a safe, stable location

Put the candles or oil in the menorah

On the first night, place one candle on the far right

Add one candle each night from right to left

Insert or light the shamash separately

Light the shamash first

Use the shamash to light the Chanukah candles

Light the newest candle first, from left to right

Recite the blessings before lighting

Keep the candles burning for at least 30 minutes after nightfall

Do not use the Chanukah candles for ordinary purposes

Leave the candles to burn out safely

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