menora
Nine-branched ritual light
A menorah is a candelabrum with seven or nine branches that is an important symbol of Judaism and Jewish culture.
The original menorah with seven branches was used in the ancient Temple in Jerusalem.
The nine-branched menorah is used during the holiday of Hanukkah.
Eight-day Jewish celebration
- lightingArt of illuminating spaces
- shamashMenorah's attendant flame
- eight nightsHanukkah's full length
- blessingPrayer seeking divine favor
miracle · oil · Temple · rededication · kindling · prayers · ceremony · celebration
Religion following Mosaic law
- Jewish identityBeing part of the tribe
- IsraelMiddle Eastern nation
- emblemRepresentational sign or device
- Star of DavidJewish religious emblem
synagogue · heritage · spirituality · covenant · faith · continuity · resilience · hope
Limbs of trees
- baseSupporting bottom structure
- candleholderStand for tapers
- brassCopper-zinc metal mixture
- silverLustrous white precious metal
metalwork · decorative · display · windowsill · centerpiece · Judaica · craftsmanship · ornamental
Hanukkah
Eight-day Jewish celebration
- lightingArt of illuminating spaces
- shamashMenorah's attendant flame
- eight nightsHanukkah's full length
blessing · miracle · oil · Temple · rededication · kindling · prayers · ceremony · celebration · Festival of Lights
Judaism
Religion following Mosaic law
- Jewish identityBeing part of the tribe
- IsraelMiddle Eastern nation
- emblemRepresentational sign or device
Star of David · synagogue · heritage · spirituality · covenant · faith · continuity · resilience · hope · light
branches
Limbs of trees
- baseSupporting bottom structure
- candleholderStand for tapers
- brassCopper-zinc metal mixture
silver · metalwork · decorative · display · windowsill · centerpiece · Judaica · craftsmanship · ornamental · antique
menoracrucifix
Cross with Christ figure
cross · Christmas tree · totem pole · rosary · prayer beads
menoravotive candle
Small ritual offering light
taper · unity candle · candle · oil lamp · candelabra
menoraflashlight
Portable electric lamp
lamp · light bulb · torch · lantern · nightlight
- menorah lightingHanukkah candle ceremony
- Hanukkah menorahNine-armed holiday lamp