[TheForge] Re: Kosher!

Mon Nov 11 16:44:01 2002

Jerry,
What a coincidence. I made one very similar, only the individual rods 
became intertwined into a tree like base, and the eight branches were 
the same height. As to the comment that menorahs are not just for 
Chanukah, that's kind of right. Seven branched menorahs are a 
traditional relic of the original temples, and individual candle sticks 
are very traditional for Sabbath candles.

Ray

On Sunday, November 10, 2002, at 06:03 PM, [email protected] wrote:

> Ray Miller already summed this up pretty well...basically, you have to 
> keep
> the 8 lights (they can be on the same branch, though usually aren't) 
> have to
> be on the same level.  The 9th light, or shammas, is used to light the 
> rest,
> and CAN be on the same level -- or it can be higher, lower, or off to 
> one
> side.
>
> Not everyone has a problem with "non-Kosher" menorahs.  Some folks 
> will use
> whatever candelabra strikes their fancy.  I had one person look at my 
> first
> attempt (which led to learning about the "rules) and indicated they 
> would
> light mine for the holiday -- but would also light a Kosher one. You 
> can see
> the first at www.cvbg.org, click "gallery", then my name, then "metal 
> art".
> (Why its listed as metal art, I don't know -- but hey, its on the web, 
> I'm
> not complaining!).  My friend who said she'd light mine and a Kosher 
> one
> showed the picture to her Rabbi -- he has no problem with it.  
> However, the
> person who runs her Synagogue's gift shop will only carry Kosher ones.
>
> These days Channukah menorahs usually use candles.  However, I've got a
> couple planned to use oil lamps, getting back to the original story.
>
> Oh..one other thing...menorahs aren't just for Channukah ;-)
>
> Jerry Veneziano
> no, I'm not Jewish, I just make Judaica
>
> << From: "Fiorini & Skiles" <[email protected]>
>  To: <[email protected]>
>  Date: Sun, 10 Nov 2002 06:30:50 -0600
>  Subject: [TheForge] kosher menorah?- from holiday blksmthg
>  Reply-To: [email protected]
>
>  What is required for a menorah to be kosher in blacksmithing?
>  -Kirsten
>  -- >>
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