2. Stage 1 Studies in Religion Judaism Symbols

3. Ner Tamid eternal light hangs over the Holy Ark in every synagogue. Holy Ark Text © Rabbi Amy R. Scheinerman, Image Header © 2002 Jonathan L. Hirshon

4. Aron Ha-kodesh (the Holy Ark). Text © Rabbi Amy R. Scheinerman, Image Header © 2002 Jonathan L. Hirshon

5. Parochet The Holy Ark’s opening is protected by a curtain called a parochet, because the Torah tell us that the ark made in the wilderness was covered by a curtain. Text © Rabbi Amy R. Scheinerman

6. Chupah (wedding canopy) The Jewish wedding ceremony takes place under a chupah (wedding canopy) which symbolizes the home the couple will make together. A chupah may be made from a tallit or any piece of decorated fabric. Text © Rabbi Amy R. Scheinerman, Image Header © 2002 Jonathan L. Hirshon

7. Torah Scrolls

8. Yad

9. Tablets of the law, 10 Commandments

10. Tallit and Tzitzit The tallit is a garment one can wear to create a sense of personal space during prayer - the name comes from two Hebrew words: TAL meaning tent and ITH meaning little. Thus, you have an etymology of LITTLE TENT. By wrapping yourself in it, or by covering your head with it, the intention and direction of your prayers can be enhanced. Text © Rabbi Amy R. Scheinerman, Image Header © 2002 Jonathan L. Hirshon

11. Yarmulke or Kippah Text © Rabbi Amy R. Scheinerman http://www.templesanjose.org/JudaismInfo/faq/kippah.htm

12. Tefillin Image header © Jonathan Hirshon, text © from cited sources and additional edits by Jonathan Hirshon Two small boxes containing verses of the Torah, adjusted to the forehead and left arm during the morning prayer, for the mind and the heart.

13. Menorah the seven-branched lampstand (menorah means "lampstand") has symbolized their connection to God.

14. Hanukiyah or Chanukah Menorah has nine rather than the traditional seven branches. It is used during the eight-day festival of Chanukah, holding one candle for each day and a ninth, the shamash, to light the others.

15. Shofar The Shevarim: a "broken," sighing sound of three short calls. Text © Rabbi Amy R. Scheinerman, Image Header and additional edits © 2002 by Jonathan L. Hirshon

16. Mezuzah

17. The Western Wall

18. Star of David, Shield of David or Magen David

19. Flag of Israel