How do you light the Hanukkah candles?

On each night of Hanukkah, the shamash is lit first and then the others, whether oil or candles, are lit one by one. The Source The chanukiyah is the symbol that represents the miracle of Hanukkah (חנוכה). read more

On the first night, one light is lit and on every successive night, an additional light is added so that on the eighth night, eight lights are lit. If one uses a menorah which has holders for eight lights: On the first night one kindles the light on the extreme right. read more

On your chanukiah, you should see 9 slots for candles, with eight slots on one level and one slot elevated above the rest. This is the spot for the shamash, or the candle used to light all the other candles. Place one candle in this elevated spot. Every night of Chanukah, you place and light the shamash first before the other candles. read more