A Chanukiah is a special menorah used during the Jewish festival of Hanukkah. It has nine branches: eight for each night of the holiday and one, called the shamash, used to light the others. The Chanukiah is typically placed in a window or doorway to share the miracle of Hanukkah with others. During Hanukkah, a candle is lit each night, starting with one on the first night and adding another each subsequent night. This tradition commemorates the miracle of the oil that lasted eight days in the Temple after the Maccabees' victory over the Greeks. The Chanukiah symbolizes hope and resilience in the Jewish faith.