
The Symbolism of the Menorah
The Temple Menorah served as a lighthouse, illuminating darkness and providing purpose and direction.

The Temple Menorah served as a lighthouse, illuminating darkness and providing purpose and direction.

There were men who were ritually unclean [because of contact with] a dead person, and therefore could not make the Passover sacrifice on that day.
Speak unto Aaron, and say unto him: “When thou lightest the lamps, the seven lamps shall give light in front of the menorah.” (Num. 8:1)