Pronounced: shah-MAHSH, Origin: Hebrew, the helper candle, used to light the other candles on a Hanukkah menorah.
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Hanukkah 2016
Get ready to light the menorah on Dec. 24.
Hanukkah 2019
In 2019, the first night of Hanukkah is Sunday, Dec. 22.
Hanukkah 2018
In 2018, the first night of Hanukkah is Sunday, Dec. 2.