301695849_2279003019_m_1.jpgChanukah’s most recognized symbol is getting an extreme makeover again!

Just in time for 2007 Chanukah season, Beach Hillel unleashes Monster Menorah III, hoping to find this year’s most outrageous and creative college-student made menorah. Grand prize is $250, which ain’t too shabby either.

The Menorah is a nine-branched candelabra lit during the eight days of Chanukah, the Jewish Festival of Lights. The Menorah celebrates the light of religious freedom, which pierced the darkness of tyranny and persecution.

Monster Menorah is a student creativity competition open to all students regardless of race, color, faith, sexual orientation, or nationality, sponsored by Beach Hillel. Voting is open to all students at the Beach Hillel Tent on December 5, 2007.

HOW DO I QUALIFY?
To qualify for the competition, menorahs must be delivered to the Beach Hillel table in front of the California State University Long Beach Bookstore by 10am, December 5, 2007. In addition, all entries must follow the competition guidelines below and be accompanied by a registration form on day of competition. Any entry that is deemed offensive by the organizers will be disqualified.

RULES AND REGULATIONS
1. All menorahs must have nine working lights.
2. Eight lights must stand at the same height, and the ninth must be set apart or higher.
3. The menorah can use any form of light source that can burn for 18 minutes or more.
4. It can be made out of any material, and may be any size or shape.
5. It must be made by a student registered at a college or university.
6. Electric menorahs must be able to be operated at 120 volts to be plugged in at the contest site.
7. Employees of Beach Hillel are not permitted to compete.
8. Have fun!

For more information about Monster Menorah and the annual competition, call Monster Menorah Headquarters: 562-985-7068 or email info@BeachHillel.com