A menorah is a candelabra that generally holds nine candles. Eight candles are for each night of Hanukkah, and the ninth candle, which stands taller than the others, is to light the eight candles. Each night, an additional candle is lit. So, on the first night, the taller candle, which is called the shamas, is […]

Many people that hear about the Hanukkah celebrations wonder and ask: What is a Menorah? The word Menorah means lamp in the Hebrew language. The Story of Hanukkah talks about the Menorah that was located in the Jewish Temple. Historically it is a very important symbol for the Jewish people. Many historical digs have found […]