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Does a menorah have seven or nine candles?
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A modern menorah usually has nine candles. The purpose of the Shamash or central candle is to light the correct number of the remaining eight during each night of Hanukkah. Synagogues often display eight-candle menorahs that do not have Shamash candles. On 1stDibs, find a selection of menorahs.
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
Shop for Menorahs on 1stDibs
Sterling Menorah
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We are delighted to offer this sterling silver menorah that is made in Israel. The festival of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
$1,800
Postmodern Lucite Menorah
By Jonathan Adler, Memphis Group
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful postmodern Lucite menorah. Lucite base with brass holder vessels that complement each
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Religious Items
Materials
Lucite
Mid Century Brass Menorah
By Ludwig Yehuda Wolpert
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Mid Century Brass Menorah in the manner of Ludwig Wolpert. Free of unnecessary ornamentation, this
Category
Vintage 1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Candelabras
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Blackened Bronze Pomegranate Menorah
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A contemporary pomegranate menorah in blackened brass with gilt accents, designed for Jewish ritual
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Candelabras
Materials
Granite, Brass
Italian Renaissance Style Brass Menorah
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Renaissance-style (19th Century) brass 7 arm menorah on round shaped base.
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Candelabras
Materials
Brass
1950s Brass Temple Menorah
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large and elegant 1950s Temple Candelabra, solid brass. Very beautiful and unique.
Category
Mid-20th Century Candelabras
Materials
Brass
