Which is older, a menorah (multibranched candelabra) with seven arms, or one with nine arms?
The menorah is used as part of Jewish religious rituals. The seven arms of the candelabra represent the seven days of the week. A special menorah is used for the holiday of Hanukkah, the Feast of Lights. It has eight arms, representing the eight days a single day’s worth of oil burned in the Temple in Jerusalem. The ninth arm, always higher than the other arms, is for a candle that is used to light the other candles. Both types of menorahs have been made for centuries.
