The menorah is the centerpiece of the Hanukkah celebration. These modern options in delicate shapes and unexpected materials shine bright.
by ASHE PURSCELL photo JACOB FOX market editor LAUREN BENGTSON
● A slim silhouette in durable steel with removable candle cups for easy cleaning. Trace Chanukiah in Clay, $165; via-maris.com ● High-shine brass in a low, fits-anywhere form. Modern Classic Brass Menorah, $75; shop.thejewishmuseum.org ● Made of cast iron with an integrated tray base to catch wax drips. Menorah, $150; areaware.com; Two-Tone Decor Candles, $15; shopeichlers.com ● Handcrafted ceramic with a detachable base you can use as a vase. Goldie Menorah, $275; styleunionhome.com; Natural Beeswax Dripless Hanukkah Candles, $15; dreidelcompany.com
DID YOU KNOW?
A menorah used to celebrate Hanukkah is also known as a chanukiah. It holds one candle for each of the eight nights of the holiday, plus a ninth candle known as the shamash (Hebrew for “helper”), which is used to light the others.
● Delicate golden metal leaves dance in the candlelight. Menorah by The Holiday Aisle, $58; wayfair.com ● Industrial concrete in a soft blue. Concrete Ripple Menorah, $85; store.moma.org; Rite Lite Chanukah Candles, $28; bloomingdales.com ● Timeless marble in a dramatic, contemporary shape; gold candles lend subtle shimmer. Elevation White Marble Hanukkah Menorah, $70; crateandbarrel.com; Aviv Judaica Tall Metallic Gold Hanukkah Candles, $10; amazon.com