James A Parker

Hanukkah Candle Lighting Schedule 2025. The shamash candle is lit first usually with a lighter, then each candle is lit from the hamas candle (placed left to right, lit right to left, for which of the eight days it is). The menorah has one central candle called the shammus and eight additional.

The menorah has one central candle called the shammus and eight additional. 25, 2025, which is when the first candle is lit.