From this perspective, the Menorah functions as a reminder of the Temple. As they left behind the ruins of the Temple, Jews ...

The tradition of building up to lighting eight oil lamps (plus one shamash, or servitor) over the Hanukkah period began in the 2nd century CE.

“The recent menorah [Arch of Titus] show was an attempt to get ahead of the menorah myth,” says Fine. “I’m afraid, though, that the chickens have escaped the henhouse, and killing this ...

He led an international team intent on understanding the arch of Titus through the state of art technology, demonstrating that the menorah on the inside relief panel of the arch was of “golden ...

You can lighten up your holiday with eight interesting menorahs — some to buy and some for Hanukkah inspiration.

Rabbi Meir Soloveichik relfects on how the Jewish holiday celebrates not a moment in time, but the defiance of time.

A menorah — the candelabrum in the biblical Jewish Temple — does have seven lights, on six branches and a ...