As one of the oldest and most universally recognized symbols of Judaism, a menorah (“lamp” in Hebrew, “menorot” in the plural, and usually refers to oil lamps) serves as an ongoing symbol of the nation of Israel striving to be a “light unto the nations” (Isaiah 42:6). Menorahs are inclusive of the biblically commanded 7-branch menorah mentioned in Exodus 25, representing God’s eternal presence, though other variations of menorahs exist throughout different Jewish communities. The nine-branched menorah (“hanukkiyah”) is almost exclusively used for celebrating Chanukah.
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