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Culture · Full coverage

Knesset to Install Lavish New Hanukkah Menorah on its Rooftop

How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

Unrated 2

By מערכת ice

First reported by Calcalist · Sep 2, 2026

What happened

Israel's Knesset will install a new, weather-resistant artistic menorah on its rooftop by Hanukkah 2026, costing approximately 288,000 shekels before VAT. The artwork by Adam Brown replaces a previous one damaged by weather and is distinct from the existing "Knesset Menorah" sculpture.

  • 01Knesset acquiring new rooftop menorah for Hanukkah 2026.
  • 02Artwork cost is 288,000 shekels before VAT.
  • 03Artist Adam Brown also designed Western Wall menorah.
  • 04Menorah must withstand harsh weather conditions.
  • 05New menorah replaces one previously damaged by weather.

Summary translated & synthesized from the sources below by baba. Read each original for the full report.

In this story
People
OrganizationsKnesset, Western Wall Heritage Foundation, Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design
PlacesIsrael, Jerusalem, Western Wall

Full coverage · 2 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

IceUnrated · HebrewSep 2, 2026
Knesset to Install Lavish New Hanukkah Menorah on its Rooftop
CalcalistUnrated · HebrewSep 2, 2026
Knesset to Spend $73,000 on New Hanukkah Menorah for its Roof

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