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Offline RationalThought110

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Symbols in Judaism
« on: September 23, 2007, 07:58:30 AM »
What do you consider to be symbols of Judaism?

A Kippah, Tallit, T'fillin, Mezzuzah, Menorah, Sedar Plate and its elements, Matzah, Challah...what are some others that I'm leaving out?

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Re: Symbols in Judaism
« Reply #1 on: September 23, 2007, 12:11:51 PM »
Kipa, Menorah, Talit, Tfilin, Tzitzit, Matza, Apple with honey (maybe it's just me  :laugh: ), Beard and Payots, Sheild of David and some more I think .
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Re: Symbols in Judaism
« Reply #2 on: September 23, 2007, 12:26:35 PM »
The Beit HaMikdash
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Re: Symbols in Judaism
« Reply #3 on: September 24, 2007, 02:41:54 PM »
I have heard from my Rabbi that the menorah is a symbol of truth in general.

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Re: Symbols in Judaism
« Reply #4 on: October 10, 2007, 12:13:13 AM »
The Torah scrolls.