This menorah stands 8.5" high. This simple menorah is a magnificent piece whether used just during Hanukkah or displayed year round so it's elegance can be appreciated.
The menorah and the Star of David are the customary and ancestral symbols of Judaism. The Chanukkiyah, as the 9 branched menorah is known, was created solely for use in conjunction with the Jewish Hanukkah holiday. All of the surrounding candles are lit by the center candle or Shamash. The miracle of single day's supply of lamp oil burning for eight days following the revolt of the Jewish people against the Seleucid monarchy is represented by the eight surrounding candles.
Used in the Temple in ancient days the standard menorah is a 7 branched candelabrum. The Hanukkah menorah, lit during the eight day Hanukah holiday, on the other hand has 9 branches. Among Jewish ceremonial articles the menorah is the one of the most widely recreated.
