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menorahMultibranched candelabra used by Jews during the festival of Hanukkah. It holds nine candles (or has nine receptacles for oil). Eight of the candles stand for the eight days of Hanukkah—one is lit the first day, two the second, and so on. The ninth candle, or shammash (“servant”) light—usually set in the centre and raised above the others—is used to light the others. The menorah is an imitation of the seven-branched golden candelabra of the Tabernacle, which signified the seven days of creation. The menorah is also an ancient symbol of Jewish identity and the official symbol of the modern state of Israel. menorah Judaism 1. a seven-branched candelabrum used in the Temple and now an emblem of Judaism and the badge of the state of Israel 2. a candelabrum having eight branches and a shammes that is lit during the festival of Hanukkah How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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STEVENSON RANCH -- A community menorah in Stevenson Ranch, still on display a week after Hanukkah ended, was vandalized a third time. For instance: There are eight candles in four menorahs. While ephemera such as "Dreidel Soundalikes" (dirndl, treadle) makes the book feel padded, the instructions for playing dreidel, historical associations for the menorah and traditional Hanukkah foods, and the science behind top-spinning are worth a look. |
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