shamash

Speech parts

1. shamash - Noun

2. Shamash - Proper noun

Meaning

the chief sun god; drives away winter and storms and brightens the earth with greenery; drives away evil and brings justice and compassion

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

cantor dayan candelabrum Ra hazzan chazan gabbai maggid mashgiach hanukkiah jewish minister jewish holiday candlestick jewish candle-holder eight-branched menorah festive candle-holder
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Anagrams

Shashma

Examples

Some, especially Ashkenazim, light the shamash candle first and then use it to light the others. Source: Internet

The Hanukkah menorah therefore has eight main branches, plus the middle ninth lamp set apart as the shamash (servant) light which is used to kindle the other lights. Source: Internet

It is Sephardic custom not to light the shamash first and use it to light the rest. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

shamanly shamanry Shamar shamata shamateur shamateurism