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Ark Of Salvation
The historical relationship between the three western monotheistic faiths is not linear, but circular.
Each one led inevitably to the next, and the last is entirely dependent upon the ongoing fulfillment of the prophecies of the first,
now and forever.
www.ark-of-salvation.org/intro.htm
Ask the Rabbi: Star of David, Magen David - about.com
Rabbi Shraga Simmons answers a question about the star of David in Judaism.
judaism.about.com/library/3_askrabbi_o/ bl_simmons_starofdavid.htm
Gillian's Jewish Symbols Stationery
Download free Outlook Express Stationery, Jewish and General, designed by Gillian and Nava.
www.geocities.com/gil_dano/Stationery/Stationery.HTML
Hebrew Alphabet
Illustrates the letters and vowel points of the Hebrew alphabet, along with their names and numerical values.
Also discusses transliteration (writing Hebrew in English letters).
www.jewfaq.org/alephbet.htm
Israel's Symbols
Symbols of the Tribes of Israel, The Heraldry of Israel.
asis.com/~stag/symbols.html
Jewish Encyclopedia
The complete contents of the 12-volume Jewish Encyclopedia, which was originally published between 1901-1906.
The Jewish Encyclopedia, which recently became part of the public domain, contains over 15,000 articles and illustrations.
www.jewishencyclopedia.com/
Jewish Symbolism - wikipedia.org
The Hebrew word for symbol is ot which in early Judaism denoted not only a sign,
but also a visible religious token of the relation between God and man.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jewish_symbolism
Jewish Symbols by Klari Goodman
The glow from the Eternal Light flows out of the painting to encompass
all and a spark from it comes down to light the Chanukah Menorah.
www.people.virginia.edu/~hg8n/clairegoodman.html
Jewish Symbols on Grave Monuments
Hands held in benediction are the symbol of the Cohens, members of the priestly family of the tribe of Levi.
Also: Crown, Deer, Lion, Magen David or Star of David, Menorah, Offering Box, Torah Scroll, Ten Commandments,
Water Jug and Washing Bowl.
www.tngenweb.org/darkside/jewish.html
Judaism 101
A description of various Jewish signs and symbols, including the mezuzah, tefillin, tzitzit and tallit,
yarmulke, menorah, Star of David, and chai.
www.jewfaq.org/signs.htm
Lulavs, Lilies, and Lyres - Symbols on Coins of Antiquity
The Jews of antiquity minted their own coins during a 269-year period, from the reign of Hasmonean king
John Hyrcanus in 134 B.C.E. to the end of the Second Revolt in 135 C.E.
www.jhom.com/topics/money/ancient_symbols.htm
Menorah
One of the oldest symbols of the Jewish faith is the menorah, a seven-branched candelabrum used in the Temple.
The kohanim lit the menorah in the Sanctuary
every evening and cleaned it out every morning, replacing the wicks and putting fresh olive oil into the cups.
www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/jsource/Judaism/menorah.html
Proto-Hebrew alphabet - omniglot.com
The Proto-Hebrew or Early Aramaic alphabet was developed sometime during the late 10th or early 9th century BC and
replaced Assyrian cuneiform as the main writing system of the Assyrian empire.
www.omniglot.com/writing/aramaic.htm
Shamash: The Jewish Internet Consortium Graphics Library
No artwork here may be reproduced for financial benefit, it remains the sole property of the original author.
Congregational and organizational logos will not appear in this area, only general purpose Jewish images.
shamash.org/computers/graphics
Torah 101
On the doorposts of traditional Jewish homes,
you will find a small case like the one pictured at right.
This case is known as a mezuzah ("doorpost"), because it is placed upon the doorposts of the house.
www.mechon-mamre.org/jewfaq/signs.htm
Traditional Jewish symbols, rituals reflect sanctity of marriage
God's creation of Eve "shows us that the true state of a human being is when they're married,"
says Rabbi Chaim Silver, spiritual leader of Young Israel of Phoenix, an Orthodox congregation.
"It's the most productive and meaningful state possible."
www.jewishaz.com/jewishnews/970131/tradnl.html
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