Over two thousand years ago, in the year 3597, a miracle occurred. A few drops of olive oil were found in the Holy Temple, after a war during which all other oil was contaminated. The priests of the Temple miraculously used this oil for the next eight days, even though it should have lasted only one.
In the year 5762, two students of Yeshivat Reishit Yerushalayim emulated this example by creating a six-foot-tall Menorah out of recycled bottles. This year, in 5763, the tradition continues. Nachie Guterman, the brother of one of the original creators, and Gil Einhorn recreated the candelabra and positioned it on the highest balcony of the Yeshiva, for all of Beit Shemesh to see. The six-foot-tall Menorah was made using only soda bottles, tape, and wire. Residents of Beit Shemesh were thrilled with the idea that this "trash", instead of destroying the environment, could be used in a positive way - to continue the tradition of lighting the Menorah. Nachie and Gil hope that this Menorah will set an example, and start a widespread movement of recycling throughout the Holy Land of Israel.
In the year 5762, two students of Yeshivat Reishit Yerushalayim emulated this example by creating a six-foot-tall Menorah out of recycled bottles. This year, in 5763, the tradition continues. Nachie Guterman, the brother of one of the original creators, and Gil Einhorn recreated the candelabra and positioned it on the highest balcony of the Yeshiva, for all of Beit Shemesh to see. The six-foot-tall Menorah was made using only soda bottles, tape, and wire. Residents of Beit Shemesh were thrilled with the idea that this "trash", instead of destroying the environment, could be used in a positive way - to continue the tradition of lighting the Menorah. Nachie and Gil hope that this Menorah will set an example, and start a widespread movement of recycling throughout the Holy Land of Israel.