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
