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1,700-year-old oil lamp found in Jerusalem shows a rare Jewish menorah, even though the Romans tried to suppress the religion
The menorah has seven branches, symbolizing those used only in the Second Temple, a holy place for Jews in Jerusalem that the Romans had destroyed in A.D. 70. By the time this oil lamp was crafted ...
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Ancient mikveh dating back to Roman times discovered in Ostia Antica, Italy
Objects discovered during the excavation include oil lamps decorated with the menorah (seven-branched lampstand) and the lulav (palm branch and ... outside the land of Israel." ...
The 18 best Hanukkah menorahs for elevating this year's celebration
It's not Hanukkah without a brightly lit Menorah in the window. We feature traditional, modern, and themed options to celebrate the holiday with.