One of the most lovely images of Jewish life is the picture of a family gathering together on Hanukkah (also spelled Hanukka, and pronounced Chanukkah in Hebrew) to light the Hanukkah candles together. A prominent feature of this beautiful setting is a gorgeous Hanukkah Menorah (also called Chanukkiah in Hebrew), which holds the candles
It is customary to light one candle on the first night of Hanukkah, and increase the number of candles by one each night, so that on the eight night – each menorah boasts eight shining lights representing the eight nights, and an extra candle, the “shamash”, which is used to light the other candles and is then displayed.
World-renown Israeli artist Yair Emanuel, famous for his remarkable creations of Israeli Judaica and Israeli art, has crafted a metal, spectacularly hand-painted menorah that completes any Hanukkah family photo. Emanuel has used the best laser metal-cutting techniques modern technology can offer to craft menorahs into different unique shapes, and then hand painted each one to perfection.
This item popular item is called Birds in a Pomegranate Tree: The base of this menorah is a rectangle, with nine holes cut into it to accommodate the candles. Perpendicular to the base and rising behind it is an exquisitely cut pomegranate tree, featuring multicolored pomegranates, leaves and many birds. The dazzling colors and sharply cut curves and straight lines make for a remarkable piece of Judaica art, which is beautiful to behold with or without candles.
Emanuel’s latest masterpieces are perfect gifts for the occasion of a Bar or Bat Mitzvah, or as a housewarming gift, graduation gift, engagement gift or of course, as a Hanukkah gift – perfect for any lover of beautiful Judaica or Israeli art, or just for someone who would like a gorgeous menorah.