One of the oldest symbols of the Jewish faith is the menorah, a seven-branched candelabrum used in the Temple. www.jewishvirtual During the wanderings of the Children of Israel through the desert, the artisan, Bezalel, the son of Uri, was commanded to fashion a seven-branched candelabrum or menorah, for use in the Lord's Tabernacle. www.jhom.com/ The Menorah, too, represents Torah, but it symbolizes Torah She'baal Peh the Oral Law, the companion of the Written Torah. tehilimhotline.org/ Chanukah: Basic Concepts and Laws, Candle Lighting Blessings, All About Chanukah. www.torah.org/ |