The menorah is a religious symbol in Judaism. The original 7-branch menorah was placed in the Temple and its flames burned at night (Leviticus ch.24). In modern synagogues, a single flame (usually electric) represents this ancient mitzvah.
It symbolizes G-d's eternal presence among the people.
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The Hanukkah-menorah (also called a Hanukkiyah) is an eight-branched candle holder used on the 8 days of Hanukkah. Eight of the flames symbolize the eight days of the miracle, while a ninth candle is next to them and is used to light the others.
The candles on the menorah symbolize the miracle of Hanukkah, where a small amount of oil lasted for eight days in the Jewish Temple.
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.
For Kwanzaa, kinara is the word for menorah.
The candles on the Menorah can be of any color.
a menorah is a candle holder. You can't eat on it.
the Menorah
In some households, each person lights a separate menorah. In others, the father of the family lights the menorah.
The traditional name is a menorah. Modern (Israeli) Hebrew has added the name "hanukkiah."See also the Related Link.More about Hanukkah
Menorah Medical Center was created in 1931.