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 later …

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 of Chanukah.

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-branched menorah …

In English, menorah was originally the name for the seven-branched candelabra used in Jewish worship. The nine-branched Hanukkah candelabra is called hanukkiah in Hebrew, but English speakers came …

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.

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 what did the Temple …

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 most long …

The Hanukkah menorah commemorates, but is distinct from, the seven-branched menorah used in the ancient Temple in Jerusalem. Along with the seven-branched menorah and the Star of David, it is …

The word menorah is Hebrew for “lamp,” and generally refers to the eight-branched candelabra that we light on the Jewish holiday of Chanukah.

The Temple Menorah (“lamp”) was a 7-branched golden candelabra G‑d mandated to be placed in the Tabernacle (and later the Holy Temple in Jerusalem). 1 It was lit every day, using wicks placed into …