The Temple menorah (/ məˈnɔːrə /; Biblical Hebrew: מְנוֹרָה, romanized: mənorā, Tiberian Hebrew: [/ˌmənoːˈʀɔː/]) is a seven-branched candelabrum that is described in the Hebrew Bible and …

A menorah, Hebrew for “lamp,” generally refers to two specific candelabras: the seven-branched golden menorah lit daily in the Holy Temple in Jerusalem, or the eight-flame lamp lit each night …

Dec 15, 2025 · A menorah is a multibranched candelabra that was used in ancient Jewish religious rituals and is an important symbol in both ancient and modern Israel. A seven …

One of the oldest symbols of the Jewish faith is the menorah, a seven-branched candelabrum used in the Temple. It has been said that the menorah is a symbol of the nation of Israel and …

Jul 10, 2025 · The Jewish menorah—especially the Temple menorah, a seven-branched candelabra that stood in the Temple—is the most enduring and iconic Jewish symbol. But …

The holy menorah (מְנוֹרָה) was formed from one piece of pure beaten gold weighing 3,000 shekels of silver (nearly 100 pounds). It was a highly decorative work that had seven branches (with …

Feb 17, 2025 · A menorah is a candelabrum with seven or nine branches, significant in Jewish tradition. It serves as a prominent symbol of Hanukkah, representing light, resilience, and hope.

The original seven branched menorah symbolized the burning bush as seen by Moses on Mount Sinai, and thus represented the light of God. Later, a special type of Menorah, known as a …

Jan 30, 2025 · What is a Menorah in the Bible? When you think about Judaism, you might think of the Star of David, the Tree of Life, or an olive branch but the Temple Menorah is one of the …

Symbolically the menorah represented the creation of the universe in seven days, the center light symbolizing the Sabbath. The seven branches are the seven continents of the earth and the …