The menorah, a symbol of hope, resilience, and faith, holds a prominent place in Jewish tradition. Its flickering flames during Hanukkah represent the miracle of light that lasted eight days, ...

The thrill of Chanukah is upon us as we once again have the privilege of lighting the Menorah. As the symbol of Chanukah par excellence, it brings to mind both the story of religious revival (the one ...

The Menorah is certainly the number one item from the Beit HaMikdash that is most embedded in our memory and identity. The Menorah, of course, also serves as the emblem of the State of Israel and, by ...

Cast almost entirely of lead, the pendant is decorated on both sides with an identical image of a menorah framed within a circular border. A remarkably rare 1,300-year-old lead pendant bearing a seven ...

Artifacts are a window to history. I’ve always found my work as an antiquities dealer so fascinating for exactly this reason. While there is much to be said for admiring a work of art for its ...

On the first night of traditional menorah lightings, some communities and Jewish families are grappling with questions of meaning and safety. By Jacey Fortin For several years, a menorah has stood ...

The nine-branched candelabrum is one of the holiest symbols of the Jews. An extra light, shamash, meaning a guard or a servant, is also lit each night for the purpose of lighting the candles or wicks, ...

Each holiday season, the constitutionality of the menorah and other religious holiday displays on government property engenders fierce debates — in traditional courtrooms and in the court of public ...

“One of the world’s most famous Christian athletes dies in a plane crash, and other stories from online sources around the world.” Specifically, the court overturned the Registrar of Trademarks ...

The Holden menorah installed on Dec. 17 was championed by columnist Dianne Williamson as a secular symbol comparable to the Christmas tree the town traditionally decorates (Sunday Telegram, Dec. 10).