Menorah
We observe Hanukkah, also called the Festival of Lights or the Feast of Dedication, in memory of the miracle God performed after the Maccabeen victory over the Syrian ruler Antiochus Epiphanes IV.
Although the account of the Maccabean victory is not included in the Holy Scriptures, it was a holiday that Yeshua (Jesus) observed. (John 10:22) The underlying theme of the story emphasizes Gods power to execute miracles.
The Syrian ruler of Israel, Antiochus Epiphanes tried to eliminate all Jewish religious practices. He displaced the high priest, desecrated the Temple by sacrificing pigs, and forced people to observe pagan practices.
A Syrian officer came to the small town of Modin and demanded the priest, Mattathias, sacrifice a pig in the temple. Mattathias killed the Syrian and fled with his sons to the Judean hills. From there they waged guerilla warfare. After his death, his son Judah, the Hammer, became leader and regained control of Jerusalem. Judahs nickname, the Hammer, is fascinating because the word is an acrostic in Hebrew, which means, Who among the mighty is like Thee, O God?
After their conquest, the Temple was cleansed and rededicated. As the High Priest lit the Menorah he noticed there was only enough oil to last one day. The rest had been desecrated. Miraculously, this small amount of oil lasted eight days. This allowed sufficient time for more oil to be prepared and consecrated. Eight spears were found in the Temple stuck in the earth with a light kindled on each one. Consequently, Hanukkah, which means rededication, is observed for 8 days. The celebration begins on the 25th day of the month of Kislev.
The Hanukkah Menorah has nine candles. Eight represent the eight days of oil plus a middle candle, the Shamash (servant). The Shamash is lit first each evening and then is used to light the others; only one is lit the first night and then an additional candle each following evening.
The Menorah measures 6"tall by 8" wide. It
Hanukkah Menorah 6" tall x 8" wide Made in Israel Chrome in silver and gold color Uses standard Hannukah candles