Temple menorah - Wikipedia
According to the Hebrew Bible, the menorah was made out of pure gold, and the only source of fuel that was allowed to be used to light the lamps was fresh olive oil. The menorah was placed in the Tabernacle.
The Menorah: history and meaning of the Jewish candelabra
Aug 19, 2020 · The Menorah is one of the main symbols of the Jewish world. It is a seven-branched oil lamp, and an extremely sacred and majestic object.
The Jewish menorah: Not just a “lampstand” - Salt&Light
Aug 10, 2020 · In the Bible, the menorah (left) is a seven-point lampstand of pure gold. It was used in the Tabernacle set up by Moses in the wilderness and later in the Temple in Jerusalem.
The Mystery of the Chanukah Menorah | Jewish Voice
Sep 9, 2019 · After the surprising Jewish victory, the temple, including the menorah, was rededicated by the Maccabees as they celebrated the new holiday of Chanukah (Chanukah means dedication). The Hebrew word for the Chanukah lampstand is Chanukiah.
Ancient Jewish History: The Menorah - Jewish Virtual Library
The lamp stand in today's synagogues, called the ner tamid (lit. the continual lamp; usually translated as the eternal flame), symbolizes the menorah.
Golden Lampstand of the Tabernacle Symbolism - Learn Religions
Sep 7, 2024 · The golden lampstand was a solid gold, cylindrical in form, seven-branched, oil-burning lamp, used in the wilderness tabernacle. The lampstand is described in great detail in Exodus 25:31–39 and 37:17–24.
Understanding the Jewish Menorah - Biblical Archaeology Society
Dec 28, 2024 · The Jewish menorah—especially the Temple menorah, a seven-branched candelabra that stood in the Temple—is the most enduring and iconic Jewish symbol. But what did the Temple menorah actually look like?
14 Facts About the Menorah in the Holy Temple - Chabad.org
In addition to the Holy Ark, the showbread table, two altars (one gold and one copper) and a laver (where the Priests would wash their hands and feet), was the menorah, the candelabra, which has since become a symbol of the Jewish people.
Menorah: The Deep Meanings of the 7-Branched Lamp - Symbol …
Sep 17, 2023 · With it’s seven arms, this symbol holds deep meaning to the Jewish. Let’s take a look at what it means. What is the Menorah? The term menorah derives from the Hebrew word for lamp and originates from the description of the seven-lamp lampstand as outlined in the Bible.
The Vessels - Temple Institute
According to the Rambam, the "western lamp" is the middle lamp of the Menorah. All six flames face the middle one, and the middle flame in turn faces west, in the direction of the Holy of Holies - hence its name, the "western lamp."