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One of the most popular symbolic representations of the Hanukkah is the Chanukiah (incorrectly called a "Menorah"). The Chanukiah is a candle holder with nine branches, each representing one of the eight days of Hanukkah plus a ninth candle that is used to light the remaining eight. Two candles are lit on the first night, and then each subsquent night, an additional candle is added, until all 9 are lit on the last night.
The reason for the candles comes from a legend written in the Talmud in the 3rd Century. During the re-dedication of the Temple after the successful Jewish revolt against the Seleucid monarchy, the Jews found only enough ritually pure olive oil to light the Temple Menorah (a seven branched candle holder) for one day, but the supply lasted eight days until a new supply could be obtained.
- the Chanukkiyah (inaccurately called a menorah)
- the dreidel
- hebrew letters, especially נ ג ה ש
Here are some other symbols:
- Chocolate coins
- potato pancakes
- jelly donuts
One of the most popular symbolic representations of the Hanukkah is the Chanukiah (incorrectly called a "Menorah"). The Chanukiah is a candle holder with nine branches, each representing one of the eight days of Hanukkah plus a ninth candle that is used to light the remaining eight. Two candles are lit on the first night, and then each subsquent night, an additional candle is added, until all 9 are lit on the last night.
The reason for the candles comes from a legend written in the Talmud in the 3rd Century. During the re-dedication of the Temple after the successful Jewish revolt against the Seleucid monarchy, the Jews found only enough ritually pure olive oil to light the Temple Menorah (a seven branched candle holder) for one day, but the supply lasted eight days until a new supply could be obtained.
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