(Hebrew) — Eight-branched menorah with a ninth candle, called a shammes or helper, used to light the others. The hanukkiah is lit to recall the miracle that took place at the time of the Maccabees, when a one-day supply of oil found in the desecrated Temple lasted eight days. See Hanukkah, Maccabees, shammes.

Heb. (Hanukkah lamp) An eight-branched holder for light with a ninth, separated holder for the helper light called the shamash (Heb.).