Tefillin
Extracts from the Torah that are in a leather box, surrounded by leather straps that go through a persons arm in order to remind Jews of the Mitzvot. The head and arm signifies that both the physical and mental side of the body will commit to the Mitzvot.
Extracts from the Torah that are in a leather box, surrounded by leather straps that go through a persons arm in order to remind Jews of the Mitzvot. The head and arm signifies that both the physical and mental side of the body will commit to the Mitzvot.
Menorah
The Menorah is a seven-branched candle considered "a light into the nations." The Menorah stands for light, wisdom, and Divine inspiration. It is placed in every Synagogue as a symbol of Divine light spreading throughout the world.
The Menorah is a seven-branched candle considered "a light into the nations." The Menorah stands for light, wisdom, and Divine inspiration. It is placed in every Synagogue as a symbol of Divine light spreading throughout the world.
Tzitzit
Tzitzits should worn by every man and women according to the Torah. They are threads applied on four cornered garments. Tzizits are there to remind people of the Mitzvah, and their promise to uphold the Covenant.
Tzitzits should worn by every man and women according to the Torah. They are threads applied on four cornered garments. Tzizits are there to remind people of the Mitzvah, and their promise to uphold the Covenant.
Tallit
A Tallit is a more formal Tzitzit. Tallits are only worn during prayer services. In Orthodox Judaism it is compulsory for married men, though in other denominations it can be warn by anyone. The picture shows how to wear a Tallit correctly.
A Tallit is a more formal Tzitzit. Tallits are only worn during prayer services. In Orthodox Judaism it is compulsory for married men, though in other denominations it can be warn by anyone. The picture shows how to wear a Tallit correctly.
Kippas
Small caps that men wear to remind themselves that god is always above them. Women are allowed to wear these caps, though it is extremely rare.
Small caps that men wear to remind themselves that god is always above them. Women are allowed to wear these caps, though it is extremely rare.
Magen David
The Magen David is also know as the Star of David. It is the one of the most important symbols in Judaism. David wore this star on this shield while going into battles. Even though know one knows why, it has become the most popular signs. It appears on the
The Magen David is also know as the Star of David. It is the one of the most important symbols in Judaism. David wore this star on this shield while going into battles. Even though know one knows why, it has become the most popular signs. It appears on the
- Flag of Israel
- Red Cross (emergency services in Israel)
- Jewish clothing