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The menorah is a religious symbol in Judaism. The original 7-branched menorah was placed in the Temple (Exodus ch.25) and its flames burned every night. In many modern synagogues, a single flame (usually electric) represents the ancient menorah.

It symbolizes G-d's eternal presence among the people.

During Hanukkah, an eight-branched candle holder is lit on the 8 days of Hanukkah. It is also called a menorah; while Israelis refer to it as a Hanukkiah.

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The original menorah was a 7 branch candelabra that stood in the Temple. Today, most synagogues have replicas of the menorah in their sanctuaries.

Many people mistakenly call the candelabra used for the holiday of Channukah a menorah, the correct name for that candelabra is 'channukiah'. Unlike the 7 branch menorah, a channukiah has 9 branches.

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The word "menorah" means lamp. The original menorah was a multi-branched oil lamp (candelabra) in the Holy Temple, as described in Exodus ch.25. Today, many of us use the word menorah to refer also to our Hanukkah-menorahs.

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The menorah was the 7 branch candelabra that stood in the Temple. Today, you will often see replicas of the menorah in synagogues.

A channukiah (Hanukkah menorah), is a candle holder which holds nine candles. We light these candles every night during Chanukkah. These candles represent the great miracle that happened 2200 years ago when the Temple was rededicated to God and its menorah was lit once more. We light these candles to remind everyone of the great miracle.

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Things tend to come in sevens.

There are seven days of the week (Genesis ch.1)

Seven gateways to the head (eyes, nostrils, ears, mouth)

Seven major emotions

Seven general body parts (head, organ for childbearing, arms, legs, torso)

Seven branches of wisdom

The menorah in the Mishkan (Tabernacle) and the Holy Temple had seven candelabra, teaching us to use all of the seven parts (see above) in God's service.

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The original menorah was of gold and stood in the Jewish Temple, as commanded in Exodus ch.25. It burned olive oil.
For the last 2200 years, another type of menorah is the ones that are lit during Hanukkah.
For most Jews, the centerpiece of Hanukkah is the Hanukkah-menorah, a nine-branched candelabrum, also sometimes called a Hanukkiah. As you look at a menorah, you will notice that one candle is set at a different level from the other eight. That one is called the Shammash, or helper candle. Jewish law states that the regular candles are for viewing and spreading the word of the miracle only, so the Shammash is used to light the others, and for any other purpose, such as for light to read by.
The menorah itself may be made in almost any manner - glass, aluminum or other metals. Menorahs may be sleek and contemporary, or flowery and ornate, and may incorporate decorations such as the Tree of Life.
The menorah should be placed in a manner that is as visible as possible to the public, to publicize the miracle of Hanukkah. Depending on custom, some families light the menorah in a doorway, or a window, or some other place that is highly visible.

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The menorah is a religious item in Judaism. The original 7-branched menorah was placed in the Temple (as commanded in Exodus ch.25) and its olive-oil-fueled flames were kindled and burned every night. In many modern synagogues, a single flame (usually electric) represents this ancient menorah. It symbolizes God's eternal presence among the people.

During Hanukkah, an eight-branched candle holder is lit on the 8 days of Hanukkah. It is also called a menorah.See also the Related Link.

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A menorah lamp is a candle holder/candelabra used by the Jewish people.

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It is a candelabrum with seven branches and represents the one used in the ancient temple in Jerusalem

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a nine-branched candelabrum used on the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah

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