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Menorah

 

 

 

 

  
Yarmulke and Menorah from the Harry S Truman collection

Menorah, is a seven branched candelabrum lit by olive oil in the Tabernacle and the Temple in Jerusalem. The menorah is one of the oldest symbols of the Jewish people.

It is said to symbolize the burning bush. The Menorah is also a symbol closely associated with the Jewish holiday cosist of consecrated olive oil left to fuel the eternal flame.

Origin's
A theory to the origin of the design of the menorah is based on what is known about ancient Hebrew cosmology, according to this theory, the seven branches represent the seven heavenly bodies.

 

 

 

 

 

The Coat of Arms of Israel

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Menorah incised in marble
It was found in the Ancient market of Athens and its dated 500AD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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