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This page is subject to the extended confirmed restriction related to the Arab-Israeli conflict. Emblem of Israel Armiger Israel Adopted 10 February 1949 ; 75 years ago (1949-02-10) Motto ישראל (Israel) Constituent parts Menorah, olive branches The emblem of Israel depicts a temple menorah surrounded by an olive branch on each side, with the word Israel written in Hebrew (ישראל ...
The menorah was a distinctive symbol of Samaritan identity during the Byzantine and Islamic periods. Repurposed stone menorah reliefs, some with accompanying plant decorations, have been found in contemporary structures in several villages of ancient Samaria , including Qariyet Hajjah , Kafr Abbush , Kafr Zibad , Kafr Qaddum and Kafr Jit .
The emblem of Israel is an escutcheon which contains a menorah in its center, two olive branches on both sides of the menorah and at the bottom the label "Israel" in Hebrew. The emblem was designed by brothers Gabriel and Maxim Shamir , and was officially chosen on 10 February 1949 from among many other proposals submitted as part of a 1948 ...
Knesset Menorah. The Knesset Menorah (Hebrew: מנורת הכנסת Menorat HaKnesset) is a bronze menorah that is 4.30 meters high and 3.5 meters wide and weighs 4 tons. It is located at the edge of Wohl Rose Park (Hebrew Gan Havradim, "Rose Garden") opposite the Knesset in Jerusalem.
1. A menorah is lit each night of the holiday. The holiday commemorates the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem during the second century B.C.
These symbols included the menorah, the showbread table, the ark, ritual objects, and the conch. Originally part of the Temple rites, these symbols held significant meaning and became a prominent feature in Jewish art of the period. They served not only as religious symbols but also as emblems of national and communal identity. [15] [16]
The Emblem of Israel shows a menorah surrounded by an olive branch on each side, and the writing "ישראל" (Hebrew for Israel) below it. The image used on the emblem is based on a depiction of the menorah on the Arch of Titus. The menorah was used in the ancient Temple in Jerusalem and has been a symbol of Judaism since ancient times
The Anti-Defamation League has documented 2,031 antisemitic incidents since the Israel-Hamas war began in October, 400 of which took place on college campuses, the organization said Monday.