The Hanukkah Menorah (Hebrew: menorah) (also Hebrew: Hanukiah, or Chanukkiyah, hanukiyot, or Yiddish: khanike lomp, Lit: Chanukah lamp) is an eight-branched candelabrum lit during the eight-day holiday of Hanukkah.The ninth holder, called the shamash ("helper or servant"), is for a candle used to light all other candles. It is among the most widely produced articles of Jewish ceremonial art. The Hanukkah Menorah During the festival of Hanukkah, a special Hanukkah Menorah also called a Hanukkiah (or Chanukah), is lit.The Hanukkah Menorah is a candelabrum with eight branches of equal size that all sit in a row (one for each night...

What is the source and meaning of the evil eye symbol? For those who believe and for those who just want to know.

The Evil Eye (Ayin ha-Ra in Hebrew) is alleged to be able to harm or cast a curse on a person. It is discussed in the Talmud and Kabbalah. The Evil Eye is traditionally believed to be the reason for sickness, tragedy, and pain in the world.

Nothing is saved from the evil influences of the eye.

The most frequent cause of harm from the Evil Eye is considered to be jealousy. Rabbis warned people against unnecessary flaunting of wealth and admiration to avoid resentment from others.

Many superstitions evolved to ward off the Evil Eye or prevent it from harming them. However, many of these superstitions were variations of non-Jewish customs.