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That's not true that these Hanukkah menorahs are not kosher -- all but the Jon Adler Skyline menorah are kosher. The shamash, the traditionally higher candle holder, needs just to be different, distinguished from the rest. It can be lower, on the side, and actually, is usually -- in the middle -- like most of the Hanukkah menorahs (or Hanukias) you see above. The reason why the shamash needs to be different? It's the "worker" candle and its light is ok to use for utility. The other candles are not to be used for anything functional, but to be enjoyed for their spiritual light.

The Skyline is not kosher because the other candles are supposed to be "equal" or alike and this menorah varies the heights of the other candles. Nonetheless, many Jews don't care so much about that. The distinguished shamash, however, you'll nearly always see that in a Hanukkah menorah.

ModernTribe has Plushood plush toys that are handmade in Israel. They are like Ugly Dolls in that each character has a personality and background story to go a long with it. They were actually intended for adults but kids love them.

http://www.moderntribe.com/judaica/Plushoods