Candlestick Jerusalem in ancient times. Another special candelabrum found in many Jewish homes is the Hanukiah, the Hanukkah menorah that holds eight candles, plus an extra one for lighting the others. Tall candlesticks and altar lamps are often found in Christian churches as well, while a special set of two- and three-branched candelabra called the dikirion and trikirion is used by Eastern Catholic and Eastern Orthodox bishops to bless people at worship services. Candlestick A candlestick, chamberstick, or candelabrum (plural: candelabra) is a device used to hold a candle in place. The name "candlestick" derives from the purpose of the device
Federation of Jewish Communities of Russia (with 1000 children from 27 cities, as of year 2007), 5 higher religious educational institutions are acting, as well as there are refresher courses of teachers of Sunday schools, 4 special secondary schools with Jewish religious component. Over 100,000 people take part in humanitarian programs of FJCR. With support of FJCR, 41 synagogues and about 70 community centers are acting, including 11 large community centers. Since 2002 with support of the Federation 5 new synagogue buildings were opened (2007 data). Federation of Jewish Communities of Russia The Federation of Jewish Communities of Russia (FCJR) is a Russian religious organization, unifying