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Let there be Light

Dallas celebrates Chanukah. An Exhibit of Chanukah Menorahs from our Community.

Let there be Light
A decorative menorah with blue and gold patterns on ceramic, featuring Hebrew text above the candle holders.
Glazed Ceramic Azoulay Hanukiah, loan courtesy of Leslie Schultz
A small metallic box with Hebrew inscriptions on the lid, set on a black background.
Pewter Travel Hanukiah with Blessings (closed), loan courtesy of Leslie Schultz
A silver Hanukkah menorah with small glass holders and Hebrew text inside the open lid, set against a black background.
Pewter Travel Hanukiah with Blessings (open), loan courtesy of Leslie Schultz
Ornate metal menorah with intricate designs and eight candle holders on a black background.
Small Silver Filigree Hanukiah, loan courtesy of Harriet Gross
A gold Hanukkah menorah with two lion figures and nine candle holders, set against a black background.
Traditional Brass Hanukiah, loan courtesy of Harriet Gross
Ornate metal menorah with embossed symbols and candle holder on top, displayed against a black background.
Small Brass Oil Hanukiah, Miriam & Al Creemer Collection
Bronze Hanukkah menorah with Hebrew letters and animal symbols on a decorated arch, set against a black background.
Brass Twelve Tribes-Motif Hanukiah, Miriam & Al Creemer Collection
A ceramic sculpture resembling a tentacle with suction cups on a black background.
Glaze Ceramic Flat Hanukiah, loan courtesy of Leslie Schultz
Metal toy train with two passenger cars, each holding four shot glasses, on a black background.
3-piece Silver Train Hanukiah, loan courtesy of Leslie Schultz
Ceramic menorah featuring a bearded man at a table, a cat, a rooster, and a window, all against a dark background.
Glazed Ceramic Hanukiah, loan courtesy of Leslie Schultz
Ceramic art shows two people at a table with food, under a menorah topped by an animal, against a dark background.
Glazed Ceramic Hanukiah – Zohar, Miriam & Al Creemer Collection
Clay figurine of a smiling man holding a book, standing by a menorah with gold candles, on a black background.
Unglazed Ceramic Hanukiah, Miriam & Al Creemer Collection
Silver candelabra shaped like six musicians wearing sombreros, each holding an instrument, on a black background.
Pewter “Mariachi Menorah” (Hanukiah) designed by Ann Loeb Sikora, Ann & David Sikora Collection
A menorah shaped like a row of colorful, detailed buildings against a plain black background.
Tenement Museum Hanukiah, loan courtesy of David Passman
A photo of a striped, colorful vase with three round objects in silver, red, and blue in front of it.
Aluminum Multicolor Oil Jug Hanukiah Lamp, loan courtesy of Tina Wasserman
Miniature synagogue models on a wooden base, each with a label, in front of a yellow informational sign.
Synagogues of America Hanukiah, loan courtesy of Dorothy Borchow
A candle holder with eight high-heeled shoe-shaped candle inserts on a beige base against a black background.
“High-Heeled” Modern Hanukiah, loan courtesy of Leslie Schultz
Ceramic art piece with two stylized birds, grape clusters, and leaves in raised relief against a dark background.
Raku Clay Hanukiah, Miriam & Al Creemer Collection
Clay sculpture of five joyful figures in a boat, all with arms raised, against a black background.
1977 Austin Stone Hanukiah with Five Figures, Miriam & Al Creemer Collection
Gold menorah with Western Wall design and Hebrew text, set against a black background.
Tin Hanukiah, loan courtesy of Harriet Gross
Curved ceramic piece with pastel rainbow brushstrokes and small indents, set against a black background.
Glazed Ceramic Hanukiah, Miriam & Al Creemer Collection
Ceramic figurines of immigrants and Statue of Liberty, with a sign reading “IMMIGRATION,” against a black background.
Ellis Island Hanukiah, loan courtesy of Jo Reingold
Ceramic figurines of seven people standing in a row, each raising one arm, on a blue base with gold circles.
Glazed Ceramic “Family” Hanukiah, Dorothy Wolchansky Collection
Nine carved ivory figures sitting in a row, each with a wreath and blue markings, on a black background.
Glazed Clay Hanukiah – Hasids, loan courtesy of Leslie Schultz
Clay figurines with raised arms stand side by side on a curved base, all set against a black background.
1971 Austin Stone Hanukiah with Six Figures, loan courtesy of Harriet Gross
Ceramic sculpture of seven robed figures standing in a row, arms raised, on an arched base, against a black background.
1985 Austin Stone Hanukiah, loan courtesy of Leslie Schultz
Menorah shaped like musical notes with three playful children figures hanging from it, set against a black background.
Metal “Musical” Hanukiah – K. Rossi, loan courtesy of Leslie Schultz
A blue-and-black menorah with nine gold candle holders against a black background.
Painted Steel, Angled Hanukiah, loan courtesy of Harriet Gross
Ornate golden menorah with intricate swirls and a central flower detail, displayed on a clear stand against a black background.
Brass Oil Hanukiah, Miriam & Al Creemer Collection
A blue nine-branched menorah with gold-colored candle holders against a black background.
Painted Steel, Rounded Hanukiah, loan courtesy of Harriet Gross
A metal menorah with nine candle holders and a gold decorative detail, set against a black background.
Brass Hanukiah with Menorah Design, loan courtesy of Harriet Gross
Brass menorah with seven candle holders and a crest in the center, set against a black background.
Brass “In the Spirit” Hanukiah, loan courtesy of Leslie Schultz
Metal table with nine cups, a white candlestick, two chairs, and black sun and moon symbols on the tabletop.
Stainless Steel Table & Chairs Hanukiah (Amy Hess), loan courtesy of Tina Wasserman
Brass menorah with two lions flanking a central emblem and eight candle holders on a black background.
Brass Hanukiah with Lion Motif uncovered in the basement of a house under construction in Chicago, loan courtesy of Harriet Gross
Abstract bronze sculpture with vertical rods on a wooden base, featuring a gold plaque with engraved text on the front.
Brass Hanukiah Presented to Dovie Jaffee by JWF – 1971 Women’s Division Campaign Chair, Dovie & Irvin Jaffee Collection
A black metal menorah with a modern, curved design displayed against a dark background.
Black Metal Contemporary Hanukiah, Dallas Jewish Historical Society Collection
A wooden menorah with gold candle holders, set on a wooden base, against a dark background.
Wooden Hanukiah with adjustable arms, loan courtesy of Leslie Schultz
Blue and white ceramic menorah with decorative patterns on a dark background.
Delft-style Traditional Hanukiah, loan courtesy of Debra Polsky
A bronze, tree-like menorah with seven branches, set against a plain black background.
Brass “Twisted Branches” Hanukiah, Dallas Jewish Historical Society Collection
Glass menorah with brass candle holders, featuring a walled city design and a tower, set against a dark background.
Dichroic Glass Hanukiah, courtesy of Rebecca Dusenberry, Dallas Jewish Historical Society Collection
A brass menorah with nine branches and a Star of David on top, set against a black background.
Traditional Brass Hanukiah, loan courtesy of Harriet Gross
A silver menorah with eight branches and a central holder set against a black background.
Large Pewter Traditional Hanukiah Presented to Judge Arthur Goldberg by B’nai Zion, Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Goldberg Collection
Ornate silver menorah with intricate designs, set against a dark background.
Large Pewter Traditional Hanukiah, loan courtesy of Leslie Schultz
Clear acrylic menorah with a Star of David at the base, displayed on a dark, fabric-covered background.
Lucite, Traditional Hanukiah, loan courtesy of Leslie Schultz
A bronze tree sculpture with nine birds perched on its branches, set against a dark background.
Brass Doves of Peace Hanukiah, loan courtesy of Harriet Gross
A brass menorah with eight branches and a central stem, featuring a Star of David, on a dark background.
Traditional Brass Hanukiah – mobile Shamash, loan courtesy of Harriet Gross
A display case with various menorahs, each uniquely designed, arranged on glass shelves under soft lighting.
A display case with menorahs, miniature buildings, figurines, and other decorative Jewish items on glass shelves.
Display case with various menorahs, artifacts, and historical items arranged on three glass shelves.
A glass display case with various menorahs, Hanukkah decorations, and festive items arranged on multiple shelves.