What is the symbol of Hanukkah?

One of the most popular symbolic representations of the Hanukkah is the Chanukiah (Hanukkah-menorah). The Chanukiah is a candle holder with eight branches, each representing one of the eight days of Hanukkah plus a ninth candle that is used to light the remaining eight. read more

Hanukkah is celebrated by Jewish people across the world with gaiety and gusto. As the festival approaches, Jews proudly display Hanukkah symbols in and around their homes. Common Hanukkah symbols are the Menorah, freshly cut evergreens and dreidels. read more

Dreidel: The Dreidel is a popular Jewish symbol associated with the religious holiday of Hanukkah. The term is a Yiddish derivation of the German word ‘Dreden’, meaning ‘to turn’. read more