Menorah is the Hebrew word meaning “candle.” A menorah has seven branches. Another candle, a Chanukiah, has nine branches and is most commonly used during Hanukkah. This is probably the type of candle you see most in photos or at stores. During Hanukkah, one branch is lit each night during Hanukkah to remind Jews of the miracle of the Maccabees (see the question about Jewish holy days for more details about Hanukkah). The center candle (the “shamash”) of the Chanukiah is the helper candle that is used to light the other eight. For Scripture detailing the use of a lamp stand in Jewish history, see Exodus 25:31-36.