One of the main symbols of the festival of Chanuka is the chanukiah, the Chanuka lamp. It was designed to be similar to the menorah, the candelabrum of the Temple, with one primary difference: the chanukiah has nine branches while the menorah has seven branches. This difference makes a clear distinction between the chanukiah and the menorah.
The menorah appears as a symbol not only on Chanuka. It is one of the most prominent symbols of Judaism. The figure of the menorah as it is carved on the Arch of Titus became fixed in the collective memory and became eventually the symbol of the State of Israel. The menorah appears on a wide range of logos of Jewish organizations, and also in many posters kept at the CZA. The posters below show the menorah in different and unique ways.
Wishing you a happy Chanuka!