Lernhertz provided two references to medieval images where the menorah has the nine branches, as required for Hanukkah. One is a 1470 manuscript housed at the Israel Museum that shows a figure ...

A Menorah, or Chanukiah, has nine branches, eight of which represent the eight nights of Hanukkah. The candelabra also pays a tribute to the Menorah inside the ancient Temple of Jerusalem ...

As part of the ceremony, the organization will ignite a 9ft Hanukkah menorah, erected at Niagara Square. The lighting will be followed by a community-wide celebration. The menorah-lighting ...

One candle is lit each day of Hanukkah. The menorah is usually placed in a window or a doorway. The holiday celebrates the triumph of a Maccabees in reclaiming their temple after it was desecrated ...

LONGMEADOW, Mass. (WWLP) – The first night of the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah is underway. On the first night of Hanukkah, one candle is lit from the eight candle menorah and there is a story behind ...

Adam Kulbersh’s “Project Menorah” campaign encourages non-Jews to display menorahs in their windows as an expression of solidarity during Hanukkah. (JTA) — When Adam Kulbersh’s 6-year ...

(JTA) — The ice menorah ... Hanukkah tradition in that Russian city in Siberia, situated about 2,000 miles east of Moscow. At 10 feet tall and featuring LED lights incorporated into the branches ...