Temple menorah - Wikipedia
The menorah (/ m ə ˈ n ɔː r ə /; Hebrew: מְנוֹרָה mənōrā, pronounced) is a seven-branched candelabrum that is described in the Hebrew Bible and in later ancient sources as having been used in the Tabernacle and in the Temple in Jerusalem.
History of the Holy Temple Menorah
The menorah which stands today in Jerusalem's old city Jewish Quarter, overlooking the Temple Mount, is the work of the Temple Institute. It was created exclusively to be used in the new Holy Temple. The menorah was painstakingly crafted after years of extensive research by the Temple Institute's full time staff of researchers.
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?
Where Did the Temple Menorah Go? - Biblical Archaeology …
Nov 2, 2024 · Among the spoils of the Jewish War paraded through the center of Rome in the summer of 71 C.E. was the Temple Menorah, depicted in this deeply carved relief panel from the Arch of Titus in Rome, which was erected for the victorious general (and later emperor) to permanently commemorate his major accomplishment.
14 Facts About the Menorah in the Holy Temple - Chabad.org
After the Romans destroyed the Temple in 69 CE, they famously boasted about carting the menorah off to Rome. What happened to it next? Theories and rumors of sightings abound, including by Talmudic sages.
The Menorah: Its Story and Mystery - Chabad.org
The Temple Menorah (“lamp”) was a 7-branched golden candelabra G‑d mandated to be placed in the Tabernacle (and later the Holy Temple in Jerusalem).1 It was lit every day, using wicks placed into seven cups of the finest olive oil.2
Ancient Jewish History: The Menorah - Jewish Virtual Library
One of the oldest symbols of the Jewish faith is the menorah, a seven-branched candelabrum used in the Temple. It has been said that the menorah is a symbol of the nation of Israel and its mission to be "a light unto the nations."
Did the Temple Menorah Come Back to Jerusalem?
There is little doubt that the Temple Menorah was taken to Rome after the destruction of Jerusalem. However, Rome was sacked, and the Temple Menorah was looted. After disaster befell the cities that housed it as a spoil of war, was it returned to Jerusalem?
The Temple Menorah - Jewish Knowledge Base - Chabad.org
The menorah is symbolic of the indestructible core essence of the Jew. Learn interesting elements of the menorah in the Holy Temple and their mystical significance.
Menorah-Archeological Evidence - Temple Institute
For more than 2,000 years, dating back to the era of the 2nd Holy Temple, there has been continual Jewish presence in Peki'in. Top right: A round-branched menorah etched into the wall of the private home of a family of kohanim (priests) in Jerusalem, dating back to the 2nd Temple.