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Why does the ancient menorah have only seven branches and the modern day menorah have eight branches?
The Temple's menorah and the Hanukkiah (Hanukkah-menorah) are two different things that have a similar appearance. The Temple's menorah was the seven-branched candelabra (in Exodus ch.25) that used to exist in the Great Temple in Jerusalem. All of the branches of the menorah were of equal height. The menorah itself was massive (eighteen hand-breaths high - roughly five feet tall), made of gold; and it had seven oil lamps that would be lit late every afternoon. Since the Destruction of the Second Temple, there has not been a menorah. A Hanukkah-menorah (or hanukiah) on the other hand, is the nine-branched candelabra that Jews use to celebrate Hanukkah all over the world. Eight of the branches are of equal height while the ninth is usually higher (it can be lower, but the height must be distinguishable). Hanukiot can be oil lamps, or hold candles, or (where there are safety-issues) it can be electric. They are used during Hanukkah only and the number of candles lit each day corresponds to the number of days elapsed since the beginning of the eight-day holiday. The eight main branches symbolize the eight days of Hanukkah and the ninth branch holds the Shamash or "leader candle" which is used to light the others. The choice of using the eight-flame hanukiah to symbolize Hanukkah is based upon the miracle of Hanukkah, in which a one-day supply of oil for the menorah was miraculously able to burn for eight days (Talmud, Shabbat 21b). (Note that many Orthodox Jews refer to the hanukkiah as a menorah; and there are halakha-sources which do the same since the word "hanukkiah" is a recent Israeli invention. However, it may be useful to refer to it as a hanukkiah in order to clarify the difference between the two objects.)
How many candle in Hanukkah menorah?
there are nine.
How many words are in the word menorah?
6
How many candles holders are on menorah?
there are 8 candles
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What is the name of the object which holds the candles on Hanukkah?
That candle holder is referred to as a "Hanukkah-menorah", or Hannukiyah. The original Menorah was the holder of the oil lights in the Tabernacle in the Wilderness, and had seven branches. The holder for the Chanukah lights ... whether candles or oil ... has places for eight lights, plus an elevated holder for one more that's used to light the other eight.
What was the Menorah?
The menorah is a religious symbol in Judaism. The original 7-branched menorah was placed in the Temple (Exodus ch.25) and its flames burned every night. In many modern synagogues, a single flame (usually electric) represents the ancient menorah. It symbolizes G-d's eternal presence among the people. During Hanukkah, an eight-branched candle holder is lit on the 8 days of Hanukkah. It is also called a menorah; while Israelis refer to it as a Hanukkiah.
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How many branches in the us?
Three branches
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How many stands does the menorah have?
A menorah is a candelabra with a single stand. Its design enables to branch out and hold 9 candles stemming from one base. It is most commonly used in the Jewish holiday of Haukkah.
What color is the menorah?
There are two types of menorah: the Temple one, which was a seven-branched gold candelabrum (Exodus ch.25); and the Hanukkah one, which is a nine-branched candelabrum. Many Hanukkah candelabra are gold in color, but they can be whatever color you choose.See also:More about Hanukkah
