menorah

πŸ•Ž

menorah

πŸ•Ž represents menorah, typically shown as a nine-branched candelabra with a central stem, four arms on each side, and a stable base.

A menorah is a ceremonial lamp used primarily during the eight-day festival of Hanukkah to commemorate the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem. Each night of the holiday, an additional candle is lit using the central helper branch, making it a central piece of holiday observance and home decoration.

In digital communication, it is used to celebrate Jewish heritage and seasonal festivities. Common examples include: "Happy Hanukkah to everyone celebrating πŸ•Ž!", "We are lighting the πŸ•Ž tonight," or "Learning about the history of the πŸ•Ž in school today."

Groups
Subgroups
Unicode
U+1F54E
Variant status
Fully-qualified
Emoji version
E1.0

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