Kulbersh acknowledged that some view the use of Jewish religious symbols by non-Jews as problematic — or even cultural appropriation. He emphasized that Project Menorah is different.
The contrast between the re-creation of the arch, which displayed the menorah as a symbol of Roman triumph over Judaism, and its later appropriation as a national Jewish symbol is stark.
Joe Biden called a menorah from Kibbutz Kfar Aza “a symbol of the Jewish people that not only survive but heal, rebuild and continue to shine their light on the world.” (JTA) — When New York ...
LOUIS – A towering symbol of light and resilience ... explained this tradition is important for the Jewish community and the city. “A menorah like this sends a powerful message, both to ...
The menorahs belong to Chabad Jewish Center of Oakland ... to express themselves in demonstrations." But a menorah, he emphasized, is a symbol of religion, which Americans should be able to ...
Within the Holy Temple in Jerusalem was a menorah, a candelabra with seven branches. It’s one of the oldest and most important symbols in Judaism. The story goes that, when looking for oil to ...
Rabbi Epstein will speak on "Ultra-Judaism in America." Several colleges will be represented at the meeting, including Simmons, Emerson, Radcliffe, M.I.T., and Tufts. The Harvard Menorah Society ...
The candelabrum, known as a hanukkiah, has been in Bricket Wood, Hertfordshire, for the past three years and featured eight branches, lit during the Jewish ... menorah. He said it would be "a ...