Lernhertz provided two references to medieval images where the menorah has the nine branches, as required for Hanukkah. One is a 1470 manuscript housed at the Israel Museum that shows a figure ...

Archaeologists in Jerusalem have discovered a 1,700-year-old oil lamp decorated with rare Jewish artwork, including a unique menorah ... d been enemies of the ancient Israelites.

The candelabra also pays a tribute to the Menorah inside the ancient Temple of Jerusalem, which had seven branches. Hanukkah candles are lit from left-to-right; the number of candles that are lit ...