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Menorah – 20546b
$900.00
The base of this chanukia is square and is embossed with a scroll pattern. It stands on four little ornate feet. The support for the eight branches and the branches themselves are in the shape of bows with a scroll at either end of each of these bows. The candle holders are clean and shiny.
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Menorah – 20546
$900.00
The base of this charming chanukia is square and shiny and it stands on four little ornate feet. The point where the base meets the stem is adorned with tiny little flowers. The support for the eight branches and the branches themselves are in the shape of bows with a scroll at either end of each of these bows. The candle holders are clean and shiny.
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Menorah – 20446
$980.00
Although this chanukia stands only 16 cm high it makes a real statement. No flowers or scrolls, just pure shiny silver. The base is oval and plain, has a ripple like effect, and stands on four little balls. The branches are best described as elongated ‘commas’.
A true classic!
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Menorah – 11888
$1,080.00
The base of this menorah is possibly a charming reminder of ‘grandma’s candlesticks. It is square, has slightly bloated sides and stands firmly on four integral scroll feet. The stem and branches are an arrangement of shiny bow shapes with a tiny flower adorning the end of each bow. The candle holders are just as they should be, plain and shiny!
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There are memories you never forget
Each and every one of us has his very own special Chanukah memories. Some people can actually hear the singing of "Maoz Tzur", while others can even smell the special aroma of the freshly baked doughnuts covered in powdered sugar. There's the image of Grandpa giving out the "Chanukah Gelt" and Grandma standing beside him with that special warm smile on her face. But more than all, we share the beautiful memory of Dad lighting his shiny silver menorah.
Chanukah is the Festival of memories, a Festival of tradition and Jewish identity. Chanukah represents the continuity of Jewish tradition from one generation to another.
Choosing a Chanukah present usually involves a lot of thought. For men, a silver menorah would obviously be the perfect choice. It is not only a very useful gift but an unforgettable one too. A silver menorah is a ritual object passing from generation to generation along with memories, tradition and Jewish pride.
During the eight days of Chanukah the family gathers around the magical lights of the menorah. Surely the gift of the magnificent menorah will be remembered by all with appreciation and thankfulness.
For over 100 years, the Hadad Bros. has been well known for their handmade, sterling silver menorahs. The Hadad Bros create their menorahs by combining professionalism and a long family tradition. Each silver menorah becomes a masterpiece.
The Temple Menorah
The original menorah of the Tabernacle is described in great detail in the book of Exodus (25: 31-40). Created from one single piece of gold, it had “six branches protruding from its sides; three branches from one side and three branches from the other side” (Exodus 25:32). Six cups adorned each branch, with the seventh atop the main base.
Every morning, the Kohanim (priests) would clean out the cups and refill them with a fresh supply of pure olive oil and wicks.
The Chanukah Menorah
The menorah used during the holiday of Chanukah comes to remind us of the menorahs in the Tabernacle and in the first and second Temples. The Gemara (Shabbat 21,) describes the miracle that took place when the Hasmonean Maccabees and their small Jewish army, were victorious over the ruling Greeks. They drove them out of the holy Beis Hamikdash (Temple) which had been turned into a pagan place of worship. The Gemara goes on to describe how, after the forces of Antiochus IV had been driven from the Temple, the Maccabees discovered that almost all of the ritual olive oil had been profaned. They found only one single container with the High Priest’s seal, with enough oil to keep the Temple's menorah lit for only one day. Miraculously, that oil burned for eight days, allowing them to make new oil in the interim.
The holiday of Chanukah was established the year following the miracle; a constant reminder to the Jewish nation that G-d is always with them. After the destruction of the second Temple, the Sages passed a decree prohibiting replicas of the seven branched menorah which had adorned the Beis Hamikdash (Talmud Bavli, Rosh Hashanah 24a, Avoda Zara 43a) and only eight branched menorahs (plus one Shamash) are used ever since.
Laws of the Chanukah Menorah
While many types of Chanukah menorahs are permitted, one should make an effort to obtain the nicest possible (Mishna Brura 674/28). Fifteen levels of preference are brought down; ranging from gold, and then silver menorah as best, and ending with nut shells and tree bark. (Pishkei Teshuvos vol 485) So too, the lights themselves range from the ideal pure olive oil, to wax candles. While most menorahs originating in Mediterranean countries have always used olive oil or other vegetable oils, candles became popular in Northern Europe in the seventeenth century.
The Silver Menorah in Jewish Art
Already by the third century, the Chanukah menorah was a favorite work of art among Jewish craftsmen. They decorated them as both artistic expression as well as a symbol of religious pride and perseverance.
Because of its patriotic symbolism as well as its beauty, silver menorahs are, and always have been, popular display pieces in the Jewish home. Every region of the world has produced its own unique style and many can be dated according to style and design.
Moroccan menorahs can be dated to the early centuries, but due to their custom of retaining the styles of previous generations, dating is difficult. Similar designs carried through till the twelfth century.
The earliest surviving identifiable menorahs are Franco-German and date between the twelfth and fifteenth centuries. Made of bronze, their triangular back-plates generally display a Gothic rose window design. Relatively few survived, and these are extremely rare.
Hadad Menorah
What better way is there to celebrate the 'Festival of lights', than to have our family and friends gathered around to light the traditional beautiful silver menorah.
The magnificent selection of Hadad Chanukiot is huge, ranging from the modern to the traditional, back wall or Chabad style. From the smallest silver menorah, approximately 14 cm high, to the largest, standing at 1.80 meters tall, all are made from 925 sterling silver.
The Hadad Bros. pay perfect attention to detail. Their exquisite selection is truly second to none!
