The original menorah was of gold and stood in the Jewish Temple, as commanded in Exodus ch.25. It burned olive oil.
For the last 2200 years, another type of menorah is the ones that are lit during Hanukkah.
For most Jews, the centerpiece of Hanukkah is the Hanukkah-menorah, a nine-branched candelabrum, also sometimes called a Hanukkiah. As you look at a menorah, you will notice that one candle is set at a different level from the other eight. That one is called the Shammash, or helper candle. Jewish law states that the regular candles are for viewing and spreading the word of the miracle only, so the Shammash is used to light the others, and for any other purpose, such as for light to read by.
The menorah itself may be made in almost any manner - glass, aluminum or other metals. Menorahs may be sleek and contemporary, or flowery and ornate, and may incorporate decorations such as the Tree of Life.
The menorah should be placed in a manner that is as visible as possible to the public, to publicize the miracle of Hanukkah. Depending on custom, some families light the menorah in a doorway, or a window, or some other place that is highly visible.
The original menorah was of gold and stood in the Jewish Temple, as commanded in Exodus ch.25. It burned olive oil.
For the last 2200 years, another type of menorah is the ones that are lit during Hanukkah. See also the Related Link.
There are no traditional colors for a menorah.
A menorah can have any design or words on it. It depends on the menorah. There is no rule about this.
There is no rule about the colors of a menorah.
a menorah doesn't have labels.
The menorah got its name from the relevant verses in Exodus ch.25.See also:More about Hanukkah and the menorah
The Menorah in the Temple had 7 columns.The Menorah lit by Jews on Chanuka has 9 columns.
For Kwanzaa, kinara is the word for menorah.
a menorah is a candle holder. You can't eat on it.
The candles on the Menorah can be of any color.
The tradition is that the menorah should burn until the candles are gone. When the menorah extinguishes itself, it is safe to put the menorah away until the next time.
In some households, each person lights a separate menorah. In others, the father of the family lights the menorah.
It was first described in Exodus ch.25. In that context it is the 7-branched menorah for the Temple, not the eight-branched Hanukkah-menorah.