At the forefront of a good Hanukkah is an awesome menorah. The menorah is at the foundation of the holiday, with the candle lighting representing a historical miracle for the Jewish community. The holiday is a memorial, but at the same time, just like all other winter holidays, has a touch of festivity and excitement. This has led to quite a lot of creativity and variety in menorah designs. So now, the question remains: what is the best menorah design?
- The Ban-orah
Coming in dead last is the ban-orah. This menorah has the potential to get you a couple of chuckles but wouldn’t do much more than that. The overly creative menorah does too much while also not even fulfilling its intended purpose. Worst of all, the bananas will have rotted by the end of Hanukkah, giving you a mushy mess.
- The Non-Kosher Stick
Next, we have the non-kosher menorah. It’s quite the fashion statement to use a stick as the base for the candles and it kind of pulls it off nicely, especially Although, it doesn’t accomplish its intended purpose as the menorah is not even kosher; the shamash, or middle candle, isn’t at an offset height compared to the other candles. A non-kosher menorah is pointless, and that’s why this stick comes in at number 4.
- The Modern-orah
Now let’s take a glance at a classier look. This contemporary menorah has a certain appeal. The metallic base has intriguing angles and branches, giving the design a sharp look. Unfortunately, it’s a little too bland, lacking color and complexity.
- The Tree of Light
In the #2 spot is an especially sophisticated menorah. This menorah is made of silver and its candle holders are branched out like a tree. It’s obvious, yet subtle, a key detail to making it so elaborate. We appreciated its creative approach to the menorah and we thought it looked best out of the non-traditional menorahs.
- The Classic
Despite the #2 spot’s clean look, the winner of our rankings is the tried and true, classic menorah. It is simple, clean, and effective. The gold is a classic look and the star of David holding up the shamash is just the icing on top.
These various designs showcase the uniqueness and beauty of the menorah. No matter what menorah you use for Hanukkah this year, the important thing is choosing the one that’s right for the holiday and for you.
