The glowing lights of the menorah must be displayed for all to see, according to the requirement of pirsumei nissa, publicizing the Chanukah miracle. Many Israelis keep boxes outside their homes for the sole purpose of displaying the menorah during Chanukah. Photographer Yehoshua HaLevi captured these dazzling photos in the Jewish Quarter of the Old City, Mea She’arim, Geula and Nachla’ot.

By Yehoshua HaLevi/Israel 21c