The Hanukah holiday, also known as the festival of lights, celebrates the miracle that coincided with the rededication of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem. Greek King Antiochus’ troops defiled the Holy Temple during the 167 – 160 BCE Maccabee revolt against the Seleucid Empire. When the Maccabees entered the Holy Temple, they found only one oil cruise to light the menorah. They lit the oil, and miraculously it burned for eight days and nights!

Jewish people traditionally light candles in a hanukiah (a menorah has seven branches while a hanukiah holds nine candles, specifically for the holiday of Hanukah) every night for the eight days of the Hanukah holiday. The ninth candle, which is set higher or separated from the eight candles, is called a samesh, a helper candle used to light the eight candles.

Many families have a tradition to have each member of their household light their own candles, and it is lovely to see a table adorned with various hanukiot. 

The team at Karshi Judaica has created a strikingly beautiful miniature hanukiah with ornate filigree design, colorful green enameling, crystals, and gold plating. It is fully functional and beautiful to keep up all year long as it brings an elegant touch of the Holy Land into your home.

This petite version of a full-size hanukiah makes a wonderful gift for yourself or someone you love.

• Gold plated
• Enameled
• 11 cm x 10 cm / 4.33 x 3.93 inches