Actually, the original Menorah was an oil lamp and not a candleholder, but given the subtle difference, today we call Menorah even the seven-branched candelabra. The word Menorah comes for the same root of or, that is, light, and represents the seven-branched candelabra, symbol of the Jewish religion. Light was important as well for the Jewish people, and that is shown by the importance they gave to the Menorah. Light has always been a very important symbol in Christianism, related to Christ’s Resurrection, and has a very deep and solemn meaning.
You can find one in any church on the altar, where it is lit to express Faith and Hope with its light. 4 The lighting and extinguishing of the Menorah and the ChanukkiyahĪccording to Christianism, the candleholder, or candelabra is a very important liturgical furniture.
2 What did the Jewish Menorah stand for?.Instead, let it cool and put it in a closed container that you can throw away. If you do get burned, run your burn under cold water right away.ĭispose of your oil properly – Don’t throw that oil down the drain! It will clog your pipes. Keep a good burn cream handy – Let’s be real: accidents happen. If that doesn’t work, you can douse it with lots of baking soda. Ditto paper towels.ĭon’t extinguish a fire with water – In case of a grease fire, turn off the stove and use a pot lid or a baking pan extinguish a grease fire. Keep flammable materials away – Keep your hair and shirtsleeves pulled up and away from the flame. Keep young children away from the stove – Total Family Care suggests creating “a 3-foot safety zone around the stove when the latkes are frying,” or using “the further burners so children cannot reach the flames.” You DO NOT want that boiling pan falling on the floor. Keep your pan and pot handles facing the inside of the stove – It’s a good way to keep them from getting knocked over. Never fill your pan with too much oil, and keep it from getting too hot – It’s a good idea to use an oil with a high burning point, like canola oil or olive oil. Make sure they’re non-flammable before you light candles in them.Ĭheck your fire and carbon monoxide detectors – For peace of mind, a week before the festivities, make sure your fire and carbon monoxide detectors are operational. And when you’re lighting those candles, make sure they’re far from your clothing and hair!ĭon’t light your kid’s art and crafts menorah – Your kids’ hand-made menorahs are super cute –but they can also be fire hazards. Keep any papers out of the area where the menorah is lit. If you’re putting your menorah by the window, make sure there’s no way for the flame to touch those curtains. Keep paper and fabric away – Put up any decorations far from where you’ll be lighting your menorah. Keep pets away – This might be easier said than done, especially with adventurous cats around, but it’s better to not put that menorah anywhere your pets are known to get to.ĭitto, little tykes – Make sure your menorahs are away from edges and are high enough to deep little hands from grabbing a lit menorah. If your dining room table is a bit wobbly? Don’t put your menorah there! Any piece of furniture with wheels is also a bad idea.
Better yet, place your menorah on a stone or marble counter, or glass or metal surface.įind someplace sturdy – Weebles may wobble and not fall done, but not so menorahs. Use a non-flammable surface – If you’re putting your menorah on a wooden surface, be sure to lay down aluminum foil or another non-flammable material. Either wait for the candles to go out, or put them out yourself if you need to leave the room or house. Open flames? Check! Boiling oil? Check! Sharp graters for latke-making? Check! Try these helpful tips to help you minimize the risks and have a safe and bright Festival of Lights.ĭon’t leave your menorahs unattended – Never leave a room where a menorah is lit. Truth is, though, there’s no Jewish holiday that’s as dangerous. By Lior Zaltzman/The Nosher (Everyone loves Chanukah.
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