Chanukiah in the Scottish Parliament

This is presently in the public lobby of the Scottish Parliament, where I was meeting someone today.  It is simple, moving and beautiful and I   can do no better than quote what is on the accompanying information board:

"The Chanukiah (or Menorah) is a candelabrum with nine branches which is used during Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Lights.  The candles commemorate the Hanukkah miracle of one container of oil burning for eight days.   Hanukkah is celebrated by lighting one candle on each day.  The shamash is first and is used to light the other candles until the eighth and final day when all the branches are lit..


This Chanukiah was specially made for the Scottish Parliament using woods that reflect the pallet of materials used in the construction of the Parliament building.  "


It was made by Julian Draper and Nicholas Parry and gifted by members of the Jewish community in Scotland and donated by the Dr J. Rifkind family.