• Lighting the Way: The Artistic Symbolism of the Menorah

    Erté menorah. Image courtesy of World Auction Gallery.This year, Hanukkah begins on December 14. When the sun sets that evening, it’s time to light the first candle (or sometimes oil wick) of the menorah. The Hanukkah menorah is one of the most famous Jewish symbols and one of the most beautiful examples of Judaica, the collector’s term for Jewish memorabilia and ceremonial art.Unlike the seven-armed temple menorah, the Hanukkah menorah has few requirements for its appearance

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