The Hanukkah menorah, also known as the hanukkiah, is a special candelabrum 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 menorah is typically placed in a window or doorway to publicize the miracle of the oil that lasted eight days in the Second Temple. During each night of Hanukkah, one additional candle is lit, starting with one on the first night and culminating with all eight on the final night. The lighting of the menorah is accompanied by blessings and songs, symbolizing the triumph of light over darkness and the importance of faith in Jewish tradition.