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  1. The 25 Most Significant Jewish Symbols Explained

    • Learn about the 25 most significant Jewish symbols and their meanings, from the menorah and dreidel to the Torah and tallit. See pictures and examples of how these symbols are used in Jewish culture, r… See more

    Menorah

    One of the most familiar symbols of Judaism, the menorah is a seven-armed candelabra that represents the state of Israel as a “light upon nations.” Interestingl… See more

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    Dreidel

    We spin the dreidel – a 4-sided spinning top – during the festival of Hanukkah. Each side of the dreidel has a Hebrew letter written which represents the first letters of a Hebrew phr… See more

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    Torah

    Judaism is based on the Hebrew bible called the Torah, or the five books of Moses which are Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy. The word “Torah” me… See more

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    Tallit

    This four-cornered prayer shawl is worn around one’s shoulders while reciting prayers. The Torah commands Jews to fulfill a mitzvah by wearing tzitzit, which are the knotte… See more

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