Lighting candles for Shabbos, Yom Tov, Chanukah, or a yahrzeit takes more than just the candle itself. At Eichlers, we carry the full range of candle accessories including neironim glass cups, oil and candle holders, shamash holders, wicks, and yahrzeit candles, giving you everything needed to light safely and beautifully week after week and occasion after occasion.
Neironim glass cups are the small glass holders that sit in a candelabra or menorah to hold either a candle or oil and wick for Shabbos and Yom Tov lighting. These tempered glass cups are designed with a foot on the bottom to sit securely on a candelabra, and many styles include a safety rubber layer that provides extra grip so the glass stays firmly in place once lit. Neironim glass is sold in sets of two or six, making it easy to replace cracked or worn pieces or to outfit a new candelabra with a full set.
For families who light with oil rather than wax candles, oil cups hold the wick and oil securely within the candelabra or menorah, providing a clean and steady burn throughout the lighting. Crystal and glass oil cups add an elegant touch to the Shabbos table while serving the same practical function as standard neironim, making them a popular choice for households that want both beauty and function in their everyday lighting setup.
The shamash, the helper candle used to light all the others on the menorah, often needs a stable, dedicated holder to sit securely without tipping or interfering with the other lights. Self-standing safety shamash holders insert directly into a candelabra or menorah, holding the shamash firmly in place and removing the frustration of a wobbly or poorly fitted candle. These holders are available in standard and extra-large sizes to fit different menorah designs and shamash candle thicknesses.
A yahrzeit candle is lit to commemorate the anniversary of a loved one's passing, burning for a full twenty-four hours as a meaningful tribute. Glass-encased yahrzeit candles burn safely and without odor, handcrafted to burn slowly and evenly so the candle can be lit and left alone without needing constant attention. Seven-day memorial candles are also available for those observing a longer period of remembrance, providing extended burning in a single, safe glass holder.
Disposable aluminum holders are a practical solution for Chanukah candles, holiday lighting away from home, or any situation where a permanent glass or metal holder isn't practical. These lightweight holders catch dripping wax and make cleanup simple, especially useful for school programs, camp, or travel. Bonus travel kits that include jelled oil cups, a wax shamash candle, a brochos card with the lighting blessings, and a disposable plastic menorah make it easy to fulfill the mitzvah of candle lighting wherever you happen to be for Chanukah.
For households that prefer the traditional method of lighting with oil and a wick rather than prepared candles, quality cotton wicks paired with olive oil provide a clean, steady, and halachically preferred form of light for Shabbos and Chanukah. Jelled olive oil cups offer the convenience of a pre-measured, mess-free option that still uses oil rather than wax, combining tradition with practicality for families who want the benefits of both.
The accessories you need depend largely on your existing candlesticks, candelabra, or menorah and how you prefer to light. If your candelabra holds glass cups, neironim glass in the correct size with or without the safety rubber grip is essential. If you light with oil, quality oil cups and wicks are the priority. For Chanukah specifically, a sturdy shamash holder solves one of the most common frustrations of menorah lighting, while disposable holders are worth keeping on hand for travel or backup use throughout the eight nights.
A set of quality neironim glass, a shamash holder, or a supply of yahrzeit candles makes a practical and genuinely useful gift, especially for a newly married couple setting up their first Shabbos table. Pairing these accessories with a candelabra or candlesticks from our wedding gifts and Judaica collection creates a complete and thoughtful gift set that covers everything a new household needs for weekly lighting.
Candle accessories complete the lighting setup at the heart of every Shabbos table. Eichlers carries everything else you need as well.
Neironim glass cups sit in a candelabra or menorah to hold either a candle or oil and wick for lighting. They are tempered glass with a foot on the bottom for stability, and some include a safety rubber layer for extra grip.
Standard yahrzeit candles burn for twenty-four hours to mark the anniversary of a loved one's passing. Seven-day memorial candles are also available for those observing a longer period of remembrance.
A shamash holder secures the helper candle used to light the rest of the menorah on Chanukah. It inserts directly into the candelabra or menorah, keeping the shamash stable and preventing it from tipping or interfering with the other lights.
Yes. Disposable aluminum holders are commonly used for Chanukah candles, particularly when traveling or in settings like school and camp where a permanent holder isn't practical. They catch wax drippings and make cleanup simple.
A typical travel kit includes jelled oil cups for all eight nights, a wax shamash candle, a brochos card with the lighting blessings, and a disposable plastic menorah, making it easy to light away from home.
Both are halachically valid, though oil is considered the preferred method by many poskim. The choice often comes down to personal or family minhag and practical convenience. Eichlers carries accessories for both methods.