Archaeologists in Jerusalem have discovered a 1,700-year-old oil lamp decorated with rare Jewish artwork, including a unique ...
The tradition of building up to lighting eight oil lamps (plus one shamash, or servitor) over the Hanukkah period began in ...
The Jewish festival of Hannukah, which this year runs from 25 December to 2 January, actually has a lot in common with the ...
The nozzle and lamp shoulders were decorated with geometric designs and the center features a detailed deception of the seven branched menorah with a tripod base. Oil lamps with menorah ...
Hanukkah is one of the most famous holidays in the Jewish calendar, but here are facts about the Festival of Lights that you ...
Nearly 100 people braved a cold, foggy Tehachapi night Monday for a public menorah lighting celebrating the sixth night of ...
According to Chabad.org, the menorah holds nine flames, one of which is the shamash (“attendant”), which is used to kindle ...
When the victorious rebels sought to light the Temple’s menorah, the seven-branched candelabrum, there was only enough oil to keep the candles burning for a single day. However, in what is ...
Judaism's "Festival lights" is a joyous time in Jewish life, but in recent years it's also been celebrated in the heart of ...