Tétouan, Morocco, late 19th or early 20th century, brass, cast; brass sheet, pierced and engraved
Inscribed in Hebrew: “Let the seven lamps give light at the front of the lampstand” [Num 8:2]; “Blessed shall you be in your comings and blessed shall you be in your goings” [Deut 28:6]
This Hanukah lamp from Tetuán in northern Morocco bears a depiction of the menorah on the centre of the back plate, between two twisted columns, each surmounted by a decorative bird. The biblical inscriptions were believed to endow the lamp with the power to protect the home. But along with the decorative elements, they reveal a connection between the craftsmen and the Jewish professional scribes who illustrated marriage contracts (ketubot) and various types of plaques for the home or synagogue, using similar patterns. Tetuán was a thriving centre of Torah study and Jewish learning for centuries. Its Jewish population consisted of descendants of Jews expelled from Spain, as well as Jews from other Moroccan cities and from Livorno in Italy.
#WayBackWednesday with @haileybieber wearing our very special #BOYMEETSGIRL ribbon from a very special underground #NYFW show featuring @justineskye and other artists. Should we bring this back? Let us know. ;) In the meantime the spirit of giving, we want to give away 3 of our Classic Alice T-Shirts (swipe to the next pic to see with one of our favs @breeslg). 1) Like this post. 2) Comment the “” emoji on this post & tag a friend. 3) Save this post. 4) Follow @boymeetsgirlusa & @stacyigel. GOOD LUCK! No purchase is necessary to enter or win. U.S. residents only, 18 years of age and over. Ends on 12/9 at 11:59 p.m. EST. Winner will be picked at random from among all eligible entries, messaged, and announced. Physical address needed to receive the prize; no PO Box shipping. Instagram is not affiliated with this giveaway. #BOYMEETSGIRLUSA . . . . . . . . #HAPPYHanukkah #MERRYCHRISTIMAS #HAPPYKWANZAA #HAPPYHOLIDAYS #GIVEAWAY #HAILEYBIEBER #HOLIDAYVIBES #christmas #happyhanukkah #happyholidays #gift #gifts #menorah #xmas #holidayseason #festivaloflights #contest #win #competition #giveaways #entertowin #prize #sweepstakes #tistheseason #santa #chanukah (at New York, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/CW8_PMivt4I/?utm_medium=tumblr
Hanukkah Sameach from The Corning Museum of Glass! Tonight marks the first night of Hanukkah and this year, we’re commemorating the holiday with our new menorah. This Tree of Life menorah was developed by Eric Goldschmidt and Caitlin Hyde in partnership with Rabbi Todd Markley of Temple Beth Shalom, Needham, MA. The Tree of Life Menorah brings together fine leaves, sturdy branches, a thick tree trunk, and an intricate system of roots—all made possible through flameworked glass shaped over a 4,000°F torch. You can see the menorah and our other holiday displays at the Museum through January 3.
A German silver-gilt Hanukah lamp, maker’s marks NS, Frankfurt, late 18th century
the backplate punch-beaded with a menorah flanked by rampant lions below a crown, the lamp cover chased with rococo scrollwork spreading from a flower, on four lion rampant feet matched on the box-form servant light, the front engraved in the mid 19th century with the Sassoon crest and motto
in late 18th century style, fluted vase-form stem and reeded branches leading to eagle heads below baluster sconces, eagle finial, matching servant light.
I was at work all day on the first day of Hanukkah, and all I’ve gotten this year is this little doodle of Minnie and baby Benny lighting the menorah Hanukkah sameach!
This menorah dates back to at least 1767, when it was donated to a synagogue in Buergel, Germany. The menorah was used in the synagogue until 1913, when it was found broken in pieces. A man by the name of Siegfried Guggenheim asked for the broken pieces and provided a replacement. The Guggenheim family restored the old menorah for their personal use, and brought it to the United States when they immigrated in the 1930s. Eventually, the menorah was acquired by the Jewish Museum in New York.
When Prime Minister Ben-Gurion visited the United States in 1951, he searched for a suitable gift to give to Harry S. Truman in light of the President’s recognition and support of the State of Israel. The Jewish Museum suggested the menorah, and Prime Minister Ben-Gurion presented it to Truman on his birthday, May 8, 1951. It is now among the gifts from heads of state at the Truman Presidential Library and Museum.
In 2008, the menorah that was given to Harry S. Truman from David Ben-Gurion returned to the White House to be lit in a Hanukkah ceremony. Clifton Truman Daniel, grandson of President Truman, and Yariv Ben-Eliezer, grandson of Prime Minister Ben-Guiron, participated in the lighting. The George W. Bush Administration borrowed the menorah from the Truman Library.
Happy Hanukkah!
Images:
Menorah presented to Harry S. Truman by Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion of Israel on 5/8/51.
David Ben-Gurion, Israeli Prime Minister, and Abba Eban, Israeli Ambassador to the United States, present Harry S. Truman with a menorah in the White House. 5/8/51.
Yariv Ben-Eliezer, grandson of David Ben-Gurion, and Clifton Truman Daniel, grandson of Harry S. Truman, light the menorah for the annual White House Hanukkah Reception. 12/15/08.
In 1979, President Jimmy Carter participated in lighting a Hanukkah menorah on the Ellipse, just south of the White House. Each President since then has commemorated Hanukkah at the White House. The ceremonies have ranged from small presentations in the Oval Office to large parties with the First Family, but they have all shared the common element of a Hanukkah menorah.
December 8, 1958 Mrs. Pesse Lear, 92, who lives at the Jewish Home for the Aged, observed Hanuka [sic] with Steven Gill, 11. Steven was one of 75 pupils from Temple Israel’s religious school who celebrated the holiday and entertained residents at the home Sunday. Earl Seubert, Minneapolis Star Tribune
