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Mouse celebrate Chanukah?
Five different Mickey
menorahs, licensed from
Disney, are now available to answer that
question.
If you're more into Winnie the Pooh,
there are two colorful menorahs display-
ing the whole gang from the Hundred
Acre Wood to choose between. And the
latest this year in kids' character meno-
rahs is the irascible Curious George.
It's menorah madness time — and
the last couple of years have witnessed
an explosion of styles made of almost
every conceivable material.
Two decades ago, there wasn't much

Debra Nussbaum Cohen is a writer

for Jewish Telegraphic Agency.

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ow many ways can Mickey

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available beyond a traditional eight-
branched candelabra made in brass, say
those who sell Judaica.
Today menorahs are designed for
children and adults, as well as afficiona-
dos of a wide variety of hobbies. Prices
range from around S30 to 51,500 —
and more.
Bloomingdales, which will be carry-
ing Chanukah menorahs in its 22 stores
coast to coast, is orienting its merchan-
dise this year to kids, said Gabrielle
Schein, the buyer in charge of holiday
merchandise.
Everything from ballerinas to base-
balls, dancing dreidels to bicycles, can
be found on child-oriented menorahs.
And the new menorahs are not just
for kids. Mah-jongg your bag? There's a
menorah crafted of the game's tiles. If
animals are your attraction, choose
between several different renditions of