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The best Hanukkah menorahs you can still get for Hanukkah 2023

By Lily Rose, Meredith Gordon

Edited By Leslie Gornstein

Updated on: December 6, 2023 / 5:13 AM EST / Essentials

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Hanukkah is almost here (Dec. 7), but it's not too late to find a terrific menorah that brings joy and light to your holiday this year and for holiday seasons to come. The CBS Essentials team scoured the world for fresh, modern, beautiful menorahs -- a far cry from grandma's heavy metal chanukiah.

The word menorah means "lamp" in Hebrew. A hanukiah or chanukiah -- just like the holiday, there are multiple approved spellings -- is a menorah meant specifically for the celebration of Hanukkah. All of the included menorahs in our roundup hold nine candles and feature eight branches, as is customary for Hanukkah.

Jonathan Adler Mustique menorah

A menorah, but make it art thanks to design guru Jonathan Adler. This menorah pairs modern styling with bold geometrics. It's constructed from hand-poured acrylic and nickel, creating the unique marbleized finish, which is then polished to perfection.

This menorah is on sale now at Saks Fifth Avenue for $281, reduced from $375. Use code FREESHIP for free shipping on orders over $100.

Why we like this Jonathan Adler menorah:

The polished nickel candle holders add a hint of classic glamour.
This menorah looks like a piece of art that can stay on display all year long.

$281 at Saks Fifth Avenue

Chai Modern Licht Eco resin menorah

Bring Hanukkah, 2023 to life with this sleek, playful menorah from Chai Modern. Handmade in Africa, this unique menorah will certainly be a Hanukkah party conversation starter for years to come.

Why we like the Licht Eco Resin Menorah:

We love this modern take on a menorah, the fact that it looks like a piece of art is a bonus.

$100 at Maisonette

Via Maris Trace chanukiah

This is not your bubbe's chanukiah.

This steel chanukiah reinterprets a classic form through the use of industrial materials and process. It features nine removable candle cups for easy cleaning. Candle wax can be removed from the cups using a soft tool, such as a wooden chopstick.

Choose from six colors.

Why we like the Via Maris Trace chanukiah:

It's an elegant menorah option.
The cups are removable for easy cleaning.
It would make a great holiday gift for someone's first home.

$165 at Via Maris

Tree of Life menorah

Prefer a more classic design? This Tree of Life menorah draws inspiration from timeless imagery found in traditional storytelling. The Tree of Life holds deep significance in Jewish culture, often symbolizing the Torah.

Each piece is hand-sculpted by artist Michael Aram. This menorah is made with gold metal.

Why we like the Tree of Life menorah:

It's designed with significant imagery in mind.
It's made with eye-catching gold metal.
Each piece is handmade, so no two items are exactly alike.

$170 at Neiman Marcus

Pretti.Cool menorah

This modern-looking menorah was created by the Texas-based artist collective Pretti.Cool. It's made with a lightweight concrete blend, and hand-cast from custom-made rubber molds.

It's available in three colors.

Why we like this Pretti.Cool menorah:

It's a unique take on a menorah design.
It's made with concrete, so it will stand up well in storage.
You can choose from three fun colors.

$125 at West Elm

Frontgate Classic Hanukkah menorah

This 100% iron menorah will bring a warm glow to your window, kitchen counter, dining room table or wherever you choose to set it.

Why we like this Frontgate Classic Hanukkah menorah:

It's hard to beat the original menorah design. It's a classic!
This menorah is a whopping 13.5 inches tall, so everyone will be able to bask in the candles' glow.

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Via Maris glass chanukiah

If you prefer burning oil to candle wax, you need to check out this glass chanukiah from Via Maris. Made from temperature-resistant borosilicate glass, this chanukiah is designed to glow when lit. Glass spheres support each candle cup, adding dimension to this minimalist design.

Choose from three colorways.

We've even found a 4.6-star-rated pack of pre-filled menorah oil cup candles to use with your new glass chanukiah.

Why we like the Via Maris glass chanukiah:

It's a great option for people who prefer burning oils to wax.
It's made with temperature-resistant glass, so don't worry about heat shattering any of the cups.
It's available in three stunning colorways.

$235 at Via Maris