A miracle menorah that has come to symbolize Jewish perseverance has made its way to the front lines of the war between Israel and Hamas. The historic piece is famous for an iconic 1931 photo ...

The Hanukkah menorah, or hanukkiah, is one of the religious objects most commonly found in the Jewish home. The tradition of building up to lighting eight oil lamps (plus one shamash, or servitor ...

If so, what was a capital with a menorah decoration on it doing here of all places – a distinct Jewish symbol? This is a true conundrum.” Now, researchers have some guesses about how and why ...

The traditional Jewish menorah has seven branches for seven candles and is considered a symbol of the Jewish religion. That’s what the Jews used in the first Hanukkah celebration at the temple ...

The Posner family – and their Hanukkah Menorah – escaped Germany in 1933 and arrived in Eretz Israel in 1934. Ninety-two years later, the Posner family menorah is on permanent display at Yad ...

But beyond friendly debate about the tallest menorah, Jewish leaders say they are an essential symbol of Hanukkah — which starts Wednesday night — and an important way to celebrate Jewish ...

We’ve added two new menorahs to this guide—a sleek silver one and a Lego-like one for kids. December 2024 According to Jewish tradition, Hanukkah is technically not a major holiday.

Here’s how it works. Archaeologists in Jerusalem have discovered a 1,700-year-old oil lamp decorated with rare Jewish artwork, including a unique menorah — a surprise given that the Roman ...