[kabumpo]

He’s not lighting it, he’s getting light from it.

[tommix2]

I think we are not looking carefully enough at the picture.

[Former Fetus]

the candle he was using may have gone out and is re-lighting it from the shamus
He’s not lighting it, he’s getting light from it

Good suggestion! The Chanukiah uses either oil lamps or small wax ones. Either one, he's using a candle to get light from the shamas and then lighting others. The question is, what is he lighting? The pic was posted a couple of hours ago, it could be night fall in Israel but it would be the FIRST night of Hanukkah.

hold the shamash over the holder to drip hot was into the cup so the candle stands up straight and does not loosen and fall over.

Bingo, I think you got it!

its possible that Bibi goofed

To all, thanks. Y'all told me that after all, I had understood how to light the Chanukiah. Thanks!

[Tula Git]

"He’s not lighting it, he’s getting light from it."

He's getting ready to light the second candle?