Each night of Chanuka we add an extra light, starting at 1 and ending at 8.
Besides for the nightly number, the custom is to add an extra candle each night - known as the Shamash.
This is ensure that one doesn't accidentally use the light from the actual Chanuka lights, which is forbidden.
After the Chanuka Menora has been burning for half an hour after nightfall, one may derive benefit from the lights of the Chanuka Menora.
Source: Kitzur Shulchan Aruch 139:14
- Danny
19 Kislev 5773 - י"ט כסלו ה'תשע"ג
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