Hanukkah Safety

Welcome to our Hanukkah safety website! As we celebrate this joyous Festival of Lights, it's essential to ensure that our traditions and festivities remain safe and enjoyable for everyone. Explore our resources and tips to help you create a secure environment for your family and friends during this special time.

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Menorah Safety

• Place menorah on a non-flammable, solid, level surface
  
• Make sure the candles are secure in each holder
• Keep any flammable material (drapes, blinds, decorations, plants) away from the menorah
• Before lighting the menorah make sure it is intended to be lit and not for decorative purposes only
• Never leave a lit menorah unattended​
• ​LED lighting is also a safe alternative

Basic Fire Safety Preparation:

• Before Hanukkah begins, test each smoke detector/change batteries if needed
• Keep a fire extinguisher handy near the menorah
  

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Hanukkah Bush 

If you decorate a Hanukkah bush, follow safety recommendations for holiday lighting safety and tree safety tips.

• Indoor lights are for “indoor use” only
• Use no more than three strings of lights for each extension cord
• Never use electric lights on a metallic tree
• When using a ladder to hang lights, make sure it is stable. Have someone assist you if necessary.

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Cooking Safety

• ​​When cooking latkes, keep children away from the hot oil
• Keep frying pans of hot oil on the back burner and keep the handle of the pan away from the edge so children cannot reach and grab the pan
• If you prefer children to help out, give them tasks that will not put them in close to knives, scissors, kitchen appliances or hot food.
• Older children can assist but only with adult supervision
• Never leave stove unattended while cooking
  

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