The hanukkiah, which is four meters tall and four meters long, was constructed by Rafael employees and is placed at the company’s David Institute in Kiryat.
The tradition of building up to lighting eight oil lamps (plus one shamash, or servitor) over the Hanukkah period began in the 2nd century CE.
The menorah is made up of fragments from Iranian ballistic missiles, drones from Yemen, and rockets from Lebanon.
Two years ago, the US president and first lady introduced the first-ever White House Menorah made from wood sourced from the White House foundation.
"There's a place for love and unity. There's mutual respect, especially religiously," NYPD detective Amen said.
At Chabad of Lake Forest's Third Annual Chanukah Menorah Lighting, the Hanukkiah will not remain on public display after the event ends, the city said in a statement.
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From anywhere in the world, Jews can light a virtual candle that will be projected on Israel’s National Institutions building, the Jewish Agency for Israel shared.
"For the coming year, my eight wishes are not just for myself, but also for my fellow Jews and anyone who stands with us against hatred and intolerance" says Milstein.
Over the years, the story of the Billings hanukkiot has become a symbol of what true allyship can look like.
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