1. On the first night of Hanukkah, place a candle in the menorah starting at the far right. Light the shamash and then light the one candle. Place the shamash in its spot on the menorah (usually located at the center), and let both candles burn.
2. On the second night of Hanukkah, place two candles at the far right of the menorah. Taking the lit shamash, proceed to light the two candles. Place the shamash in its spot on the menorah, and let all the candles burn.
3. On the third night of Hanukkah, place three candles at the far right of the menorah. Taking the lit shamash, proceed to light the three candles. Place the shamash in its spot on the menorah, and let all the candles burn.
4. On the fourth night of Hanukkah, place four candles at the far right of the menorah. Taking the lit shamash, proceed to light the four candles. Place the shamash in its spot on the menorah, and let all the candles burn. Most menorahs have four candle spots on the right and left and one in the middle for the shamash. After the fourth night you should have all the candles on the right side lit.]]
5. On the fifth night of Hanukkah, place five candles at the far right of the menorah. You will have four candles right of the center (shamash) and one immediately to the left of the center of the menorah. Taking the lit shamash, proceed to light the five candles. Place the shamash in its spot on the menorah, and let all the candles burn.
6. On the sixth night of Hanukkah, place six candles at the far right of the menorah. You will place two candles immediately left of the center of the menorah. Taking the lit shamash, proceed to light the six candles. Place the shamash in its spot on the menorah, and let all the candles burn.
7. On the seventh night of Hanukkah, place seven candles at the far right of the menorah. You will place three candles immediately left of the center of the menorah. Taking the lit shamash, proceed to light the seven candles. Place the shamash in its spot on the menorah, and let all the candles burn.
8. On the eighth and final night of Hanukkah, place candles in all eight slots of the menorah. Taking the lit shamash, proceed to light all eight candles. Place the shamash in its spot on the menorah, and let all the candles burn.

• If you have any further questions regarding how the candles are lit, refer to this menorah lighting video.

• There are three blessings that are recited during the lighting of the menorah. One blessing is recited only on the first night, one blessing is recited before the shamash is lit, and one blessing is recited while the candles are being lit by the shamash.

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• The Shehechiyanu blessing is recited only on the first night of Hanukkah. It signifies that it is the first time you are lighting the Hanukkah lights this year.

• Shehechiyanu blessing in Hebrew:
  • Ba-ruch a-ta A-do-nai, E-lo-hei-nu me-lech ha-olam, she-he-chi-yanu ve-kiy'manu ve-higi-anu la'zman ha'zeh

• Translation: Blessed are you, Lord our G-d, King of the universe, who gave us life and kept us and delivered us to this time.

• This blessing thanks G-d for the commandment of lighting the Hanukkah lights. It is recited before lighting any of the candles.

• Blessing in Hebrew:
  • Ba-ruch a-ta A-do-nai, E-lo-hei-nu me-lech ha-olam, a-sher kid-sha-nu be-mitz-vo-tav ve-tzi-va-nu le-had-lik ner shel cha-nu-kah.

• Translation: Blessed are you, Lord our G-d, King of the universe, who has sanctified us with his commandments and commanded us to kindle the lights of Hanukkah.

• This blessing praises G-d for the miracle of the eight days of light that the cruse of oil provided in ancient times. This blessing is recited as the candles are being lit by the shamash.

• Blessing in Hebrew:
  • Ba-ruch a-ta A-do-nai, E-lo-hei-nu me-lech ha-olam, she-a-sa ni-sim la- avo-tei-nu ba-ya-mim ha-hem ba-zman ha-zeh.

• Translation: Blessed are you, Lord our G-d, King of the universe, who performed miracles for our ancestors, at this season, in days past.