shammash
Judaism
also spelled shamash or shammas (Hebrew: “servant”), plural shammashim, shamashim, or shammasim
salaried sexton in a Jewish synagogue whose duties now generally include secretarial work and assistance to the cantor, or hazan, who directs the public service.
The ninth light of the candelabrum ( menorah) used on Ḥanukka is also called shammash, because its flame is used to light the other candles.- Buñuel, Luis
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