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The menorah is a seven branched candelabra which has come to represent the Jewish People and Israel. Its origins directly derive from the Torah and its symbolism has proven to be long lasting.

Early coins and pottery containing images of the menorah and dating back to biblical times have been recovered from archaeological sites.

The first menorah was originally made for the tabernacle and later placed in the first and second temples. The Torah records how the great artist, Bezalel, fashioned the menorah in accordance to detailed Divine instructions. These instructions are recorded in Exodus 25:31-40, see excerpt below:

"31 And thou shalt make a candlestick of pure gold: of beaten work shall the candlestick be made, even its base, and its shaft; its cups, its knops, and its flowers, shall be of one piece with it. 32 And there shall be six branches going out of the sides thereof: three branches of the candlestick out of the one side thereof, and three branches of the candle-stick out of the other side thereof..."

Listed below are some of the facets of the menorah:

- (as stated above) it was hewn out of a single block of pure gold

- it weighed approximately 150 pounds and just under 5 ft in height

- it had seven branches; a middle branch and three branches extending from each side

- according to Maimonides and Rashi, the side-branches extended from the middle branch in a diagonal line, not in a semi-circular arc as most drawings depict

- extra pure olive oil was used in the cups - gently pressed, not crushed and just the first emerging drops were considered pure enough

- it was positioned beside the southern wall of the temple, opposite the 'shulchan', the table which held the twelve show-breads.

The daily maintenance and lighting of the menorah was a task allocated to the Kohanim (priests). Interestingly, although only the Kohanim were permitted to prepare the menorah, there were no restrictions as to who could light it.

It is written that one branch of the menorah miraculously stayed alight continuously. Synagogues today have a 'ner tamid' (everlasting light) situated opposite the ark, which contains the Torah scrolls. This reminds us of the significance of the menorah during temple times. In addition many synagogues also display a menorah, or an artistic impression of one, in painted decorations or on stained glass windows.

After the fall of the Second Temple, Jewish historian Flavius Josephus recorded that the menorah was taken to Rome and carried along during the triumphant homecoming parade. A depiction of this event is preserved on the Arch of Titus that still stands today in Rome.

During the Jewish festival of Chanukah a menorah is lit on each of the eight nights. This menorah differs from the temple's menorah in that it has nine branches instead of seven.

The location of the original menorah is unknown today but the symbolism lives on; the national emblem of the State of Israel is a menorah, flanked by two olive branches.

The author of this article researched the origins of the menorah during the development of a range of Judaic themed homeware. [http://www.judaicamosaica.com]

Israel $30 Since the establishment of the state of Israel in 1948 by a United Nations mandate, the Middle East has been a flashpoint of conflict between the world's only Jewish state and the Palestinians, who lost their land because of the UN partition. This volume helps students explore the culture, geography, economy, and government of the state of Israel.

Zionism and the State of Israel $146 Zionism and the State of Israel provides a controversial and thought-provoking analysis of the development of Zionism and the recent history and politics of Israel.

The Establishment of the State of Israel (Hardcover) $61.87 The State of Israel was born on May 14, 1948, in the city of Tel Aviv, in what was then officially known as Palestine. The new Jewish state was founded 2,000 years after Palestine`s Roman conquerors exiled the Jews from the land they had once ruled as the Kingdom of Israel and less than 50 years after Jewish immigrants began returning to their ancient homeland as part of the Zionist movement. Within hours of Israel`s establishment, armies of the five neighboring Arab countries had already begun assembling along the new nation`s borders. The next morning, Egyptian, Jordanian, Syrian, Iraqi, and Lebanese troops invaded, launching the first in a series of conflicts between Israel and its Arab neighbors. The Establishment of the State of Israel goes in depth to explain how this conflict has affected the history of the region and the Middle East peace process.

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Israel in History $51.5 This collection of essays provide a comparative historical analysis of Israel's history. In particular they tackle the often contentious issues of the nature of Zionism, whether Israel is a colonial state, historiography and antisemitism as well social an

The Rise of Israel $42.95 This book provides a general history of the rise of Israel since the early Zionist efforts at state building. In particular it seeks to show how unlikely Israel's creation was and that it should best be understood as a series of revolutions.

The State and Capitalism in Israel $186.07 This study examines the development of capitalism in Israel. Taking a different view from the traditional modernization perspective, BenPorat argues that since 1948when Israel became a statethe process of forming a capitalist society has underlain all other major processes. To explain capitalism in Israel, a perspective is needed that treats the problems of implanting capitalism in postcolonial states. Problems include the undeveloped class structure; the inability of the bourgeoisie to fulfill its capitalist role; the continuing postcolonial dependency on state support; and, most importantly, the central role of the state in enhancing, but also regulating, capitalism. Author: BenPorat, Amir Series Title: Greenwood Educators Reference Collection, Series Number: 147 Binding Type: Hardcover Number of Pages: 224 Publication Date: 1993/08/30 Language: English Dimensions: 9.21 x 6.14 x 0.56 inches

State of Israel Coins Shema Israel Bronze Medal $181.09 Hear 0 Israel the Lord our God the Lord is One . Reading the passage is a Biblical commandment And let these words which I command thee this day be upon thy heart (Deuteronomy 6). Hear 0 Israel a pronouncement that a Jew hears from the day he is born to the day he dies constitutes a profession of faith in the unity between the Jew and his Maker repeated daily. It is also a proclamation of the identity of the individual with his people. Hear 0 Israel binds Jews from distant countries who have no other common language. They greet and introduce themselves to each other with the words Hear 0 Israel . Obverse:. In stylized Hebrew letters: Hear 0 Israel Deuteronomy 6 together with the sevenbranch candelabra. Reverse:. The full verse Hear 0 Israel The Lord our God the Lord is One DT 6:4 in English and a Star of David. Edge:. The State emblem and the words State of Israel in Hebrew and English. The 27mm silver medals and the gold 13 and 22mm have milled edges. The silver 37mm medals bear the word Silver 935 in Hebrew and Silver in English. The gold medals of 30mm have G 750 . Serialization:. All medals having a smooth edge are numbered. Designer:. Obverse Zvi Narkis. Reverse Asher Kalderon. Bronze Hecht. Silver and gold 22 and 30mm Israel Government Mint Jerusalem. Gold 13mm Tadgraph and Hecht. Details: 15074593 1980 Bronze/Tombac 59.0 Diameter mm. 98.0 Weight gm.

State of Israel Coins Shema Israel Silver Medal $382.88 Hear 0 Israel the Lord our God the Lord is One . Reading the passage is a Biblical commandment And let these words which I command thee this day be upon thy heart (Deuteronomy 6). Hear 0 Israel a pronouncement that a Jew hears from the day he is born to the day he dies constitutes a profession of faith in the unity between the Jew and his Maker repeated daily. It is also a proclamation of the identity of the individual with his people. Hear 0 Israel binds Jews from distant countries who have no other common language. They greet and introduce themselves to each other with the words Hear 0 Israel . Obverse:. In stylized Hebrew letters: Hear 0 Israel Deuteronomy 6 together with the sevenbranch candelabra. Reverse:. The full verse Hear 0 Israel The Lord our God the Lord is One DT 6:4 in English and a Star of David. Edge:. The State emblem and the words State of Israel in Hebrew and English. The 27mm silver medals and the gold 13 and 22mm have milled edges. The silver 37mm medals bear the word Silver 935 in Hebrew and Silver in English. The gold medals of 30mm have G 750 . Serialization:. All medals having a smooth edge are numbered. Designer:. Obverse Zvi Narkis. Reverse Asher Kalderon. Bronze Hecht. Silver and gold 22 and 30mm Israel Government Mint Jerusalem. Gold 13mm Tadgraph and Hecht. Details: 25074375 1980 Silver/935 37.0 Diameter mm. 26.0 Weight gm.

A Palestinian State: The Implications for Israel $40.95 The future of the West Bank and Gaza remains the single most crucial issue in the search for peace in the Middle East. Examining the entire range of possible outcomes, Mark Heller of the Center for Strategic Studies, TelAviv University, argues that an independent Palestinian state in those territories, even one dominated by the PLO, could, under certain stringent conditions, be the preferred option for Israel.In the first comprehensive treatment of the political, social, economic, and military factors bearing on the disposition of the West Bank and Gaza, Mark Heller sets forth the possible alternativesannexation by Israel, perpetuation of the status quo, federal or communal arrangements, and territorial compromise within the framework of the Jordanian optionand evaluates their implications for Israeli security.Heller outlines the conditions under which he believes the establishment of a Palestinian state could be the optimal solution. He also discusses the economic prospects of a Palestinian state and the future of Jerusalem. His analysis is the boldest attempt yet to come to grips with the Palestinian question and the future of Israel. No one interested in the pursuit of a peaceful settlement of the IsraeliArab conflict can afford to ignore this book. Author: Heller, Mark A. Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 204 Publication Date: 1984/01/01 Language: English Dimensions: 9.02 x 5.98 x 0.47 inches

200910 Israel State Cup $74.88 Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. The 200910 Israel State Cup was the seventyseventh season of Israels nationwide football cup competition and the fiftysixth after the Israeli Declaration of Independence. It started on September 4, 2009 while the final was held in Ramat Gan Stadium on May 11, 2010. On 11 May 2010, Hapoel Tel Aviv won the Israeli State Cup after winning 31 in the final against Bnei Yehuda. As Hapoel Tel Aviv were also qualified for the 201011 UEFA Champions League, the cup runnersup Bnei Yehuda were qualified for the 201011 UEFA Europa League Author: Miller, Frederic P./ Vandome, Agnes F./ McBrewster, John Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 92 Publication Date: 2011/02/24 Language: English Dimensions: 5.98 x 9.02 x 0.22 inches

Saving Israel $16.95 Is Israel worth saving, and if so, how do we secure its future? The Jewish State must end, say its enemies, from intellectuals like Tony Judt to hate-filled demagogues like Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. Even average Israelis are wondering if they wouldn't be better off somewhere else and whether they ought to persevere. Daniel Gordis is confident his fellow Jews can renew their faith in the cause, and in Saving Israel , he outlines how. 2009 National Jewish Book Award winner Addresses the most pressing issues faced by Israel-and American Jews-today, without recycling the same old arguments Lays to rest some of the most pernicious myths about Israel, including: Jews could thrive without Israel; Israeli Arabs just want equality, and Palestinians just want their own state; peace will come, if Israel will just do the right things "Morally powerful . . . from a writer whose reflections are consistently as intellectually impressive as they are moving. . . . Gordis addresses the exigencies of our time with the urgency they overridingly demand, and with the depth of feeling they inspire."-Cynthia Ozick Gordis has written many popular personal essays and memoirs in the past, but Saving Israel is a full-throated call to arms. Never has the case for defending-no, celebrating-the existence of Israel been so clear, so passionate, or so worthy of wholehearted support.

The Jewish State: The Struggle for Israel's Soul $18 "In what may be the most controversial book on Zionism and Israel published in the last twenty years, Yoram Hazony graphically portrays the cultural and political revolt against Israel's status as the Jewish state. Examining ideological trends in academia, literature, media, law, the armed forces, and the foreign policy establishment, Hazony contends that Israelis are preparing themselves for the final break with the Jewish past and the Jewish future. In a dramatic new reading of Israeli history, Hazony uncovers the story of how Martin Buber, Gershom Scholem, Hannah Arendt, and other German-Jewish intellectuals bitterly fought against the establishment of Israel, and later used the Hebrew University as a base for deposing David Ben-Gurion and discrediting Labor Zionism. The Jewish State is a must-read for anyone concerned with Israel's present and future."

Israel Peleg $81.25 High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles Israel Peleg (born on June 5, 1949) was the Director General of the Ministry of the Environment of the State of Israel, Consul General of Israel in Philadelphia (USA) and the Director of the Government Press Office. After more than twenty years of service in the government he initiated and founded the Governance of Jaffa, was appointed to the board of directors of leading companies, and in the last six years was the Chairman and President of HO Fashion chain of stores. Author: Miller, Frederic P./ Vandome, Agnes F./ McBrewster, John Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 108 Publication Date: 2010/12/30 Language: English Dimensions: 6.00 x 9.02 x 0.26 inches

Modern World Nations: Israel (Unabridged) $13.29 This ready-reference volume explores the culture, geography, economy, and government of the state of Israel....

Archaeology of Israel $170 This challenging volume offers a timely and extensive overview of the current state of archaeology in Israel. Contributed by leading scholars, the essays focus on current problems and cutting-edge issues, ranging from reviews of ongoing excavations to new analytical approaches. Of interest not only to archaeologists, but to social historians as well, the topics include archaeology and social history, archaeology and ethnicity, as well as the overarching issue of how texts and archaeological knowledge are to be combined in the reconstruction of ancient Israel.

The United States and the State of Israel $45 Schoenbaum's book is a history of one of the most remarkable liaisons in international experience, a portrait of the special relationship between the last remaining superpower and the tiny Jewish state between the Jordan and the Mediterranean, and a study of how that relationship grew and works. From Truman to Bush, the United States has assured Israel's existence, while providing billions in military and economic support. Over the same period, no U.S. president has ever submitted a formal treaty of alliance to the Senate, or even moved the American embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. In fact, cross-purposes and mutual doubts have always coexisted with shared values, complementary interests, great expectations, and real achievements. Schoenbaum's book traces Israeli-American relations from their roots in both American and Jewish experience to the risks and opportunities of the current peace process. It also examines the relationship in the perspective of two world wars, the Cold War, the Gulf War, European colonialism and Middle Eastern nationalisms, global policy, and domestic politics in both countries. The result is the story of one of history's oddest international couples, hard-pressed to live together, but unable to live apart.

200809 Israel State Cup $74.88 Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. The 200809 Israel State Cup was the seventysixth season of Israels nationwide football cup competition and the fiftyfifth after the Israeli Declaration of Independence. It started on September 5, 2008 while the final was held at Ramat Gan Stadium on May 26, 2009. The defending champions and this years winners, Beitar Jerusalem, should have qualified for the third qualifying round of the 2009 10 UEFA Europa League, but due to licensing difficulties will not participate in any European competition, as explained here. Since cup runnersup Maccabi Haifa already qualified for second qualifying round of the 200910 UEFA Champions League, all three Europa League spots will be awarded to highest placed teams in the league other than Maccabi Haifa and Beitar. Author: Miller, Frederic P./ Vandome, Agnes F./ McBrewster, John Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 92 Publication Date: 2011/02/25 Language: English Dimensions: 5.98 x 9.02 x 0.22 inches

The Story of Israel $9.99 Just over 100 years ago, Theodor Herzl launched the Zionist movement. Fifty years later, after the Holocaust, the State of Israel came into being, established so that Jews anywhere in the world could have a homeland. Yet in the years since, five wars have tested Israel's ability to survive. Influxes of emigrants added to the country's cultural riches yet strained its social fabric, even as Israel's Arab neighbors sought to redress their own grievances through violence. Now Israel's fascinating story is told by renowned historian Martin Gilbert, enhanced with 15 rare facsimile documents, some of which have never before been published.

Educating Israel $90 Presents a comparative ethnography of five Israeli schools that use state-of-the-art educational approaches to help change Israel's conflicted society. This book gives a glimpse of individuals and institutions that bravely operate as social and educational entrepreneurs, striving to change Israeli society.

Will Israel Survive? $9.99 Aside from terrorists seeking to destroy Israel, religious extremism - both Islamic and Jewish - challenges its existence as a secular state. Faced with a growing Arab population to contested sources of water, the country's future can seem precarious. The author paints a realistic picture of the road ahead with a hopeful message.

Israel (Hardcover) $38.69 As a politician in Israel`s Knesset, Danny Danon has been a vocal opponent of disengaging from the Gaza Strip, West Bank and a strict advocate of the one state solution to the conflict with Palestine, at times standing in direct opposition to his own party`s leadership. A well-known and frequent speaker in the global arena, he is the rising voice for a fresh movement toward nationalism among the generation of Israelis currently coming to power. Here, Danon shares this vision with the world. It is a bold and uncompromising stance in the face of attacks on Israel`s sovereignty by other Middle Eastern nations as the United States sends mixed signals of support to further its own goals in the region. Danon dissects the missteps and wrong turns that Israel`s politicians have taken in the past by working to appease the United States and not offend their neighbors, instead of prioritizing their nation`s own viability. With electrifying zeal, he tackles the challenges Israel faces today to undo what he sees as a consequence brought on by years of acquiescence to US policy. Danon believes ?US pressure on Israel is hurting Israel and will do nothing to advance peace,? and he is not afraid to sever the close bond between the United States and Israel if it means peace for his homeland. Danon leads the charge toward a victorious future with an invitation for the United States and the Middle East to participate in, and not just dictate, Israel`s international relations and policies (as opposed to an Israel cuckolded with an endless array of caveats toward those who would see it fall). No stranger to controversy, Danon`s unabashed insights are a welcome revelation in the current quagmire of Middle-East international relations. A leading speaker to both Jewish groups and Christian Conservatives, the Los Angeles Times says ?What Danny says is what Bibi is actually thinking.? For Danny Danon, this is only the beginning.

Introduction to Zionism and Israel $15.95 Exploration of the origins and development of Zionism, illustrating the theory and history of the Zionist movement and the creation of the state of Israel.

The Unmaking of Israel $12.99 In this penetrating and provocative look at the state of contemporary Israel, acclaimed Israeli historian and journalist Gershom Gorenberg reveals how the nation’s policies are undermining its democracy and existence as a Jewish state, and explains what must be done to bring it back from the brink. Refuting shrill defenses of Israel and equally strident attacks, Gorenberg shows that the Jewish state is, in fact, unique among countries born in the postcolonial era: It began as a parliamentary democracy and has remained one. An activist judiciary has established civil rights. Despite discrimination against its Arab minority, Israel has given a political voice to everyone within its borders. Yet shortsighted policies, unintended consequences, and the refusal to heed warnings now threaten those accomplishments. By keeping the territories it occupied in the Six-Day War, Israel has crippled its democracy and the rule of law. The unholy ties between state, settlement, and synagogue have promoted a new brand of extremism, transforming Judaism from a humanistic to a militant faith. And the religious right is rapidly gaining power within the Israeli army, with possibly catastrophic consequences. In order to save itself, Gorenberg argues, Israel must end the occupation, separate state from religion, and create a new civil Israeli identity that can be shared by Jews and Arabs. Based on groundbreaking historical research—including documents released through the author’s Israeli Supreme Court challenge to military secrecy—and on a quarter century of experience reporting in the region, The Unmaking of Israel is a brilliant, deeply personal critique by a progressive Israeli, and a plea for realizing the nation’s potential.

Israel and Europe $11.99 "A remarkable feat--clear, compelling and accessible--. Critical background for any appreciation of the Jewish state."-- The New York Times Book Review With his characteristic grace and lucidity, Howard M. Sachar, renowned author of thirteen earlier books on Middle Eastern and Jewish history, brings to life the complex and dramatic story of the friendships and fallings-out between Israel and the various European powers over the last half-century. Dr. Sachar chronicles the always uneasy relationship between Israel and Great Britain; its early love-affair and nasty break-up with France; the shifting Soviet policies toward Israel; and the unlikely emergence of Germany as the new nation's chief European benefactor. A master of historical narrative, Sachar once again enlightens us with fine scholarship, insightful analysis, and an unerring knowledge of human--and national--motivations. From the Trade Paperback edition.

Defending Israel $4.99 Israel is a tiny country. From tip to toe, it stretches 260 miles long but is only 60 miles at its widest point. Since the days of the British mandate, the question of "defensible borders" for the Jewish state has always been problematic. Yet considering the larger picture of what has happened in the Middle East over the last 25 years - the peace treaties with Egypt and Jordan, the weakening of Syria as a result of the collapse of the USSR, the smashing of Iraq by the U.S - Israel is, militarily speaking, stronger than ever before. The greatest remaining threats are terrorism and guerilla warfare; and those, this book argues, are best dealt with territorial concessions. This is a compact, incisive study that is certain to draw attention.

For the Security of Israel Find Joseph $36.95 "The God of Israel made a covenant with Abraham that his descendants would become a multitude of nations in the middle of the earth with people as dust, stars and sand. These promises are to be fulfilled through the heirs of Isaac, Jacob (renamed Israel) and Joseph. Today's Israel is but one nation; and only 13+ million Jews are alive in the world today. "Israel: Where's Joseph" traces the Abrahamic Covenant and history of Israel from the Bible's Old Testament. It establishes a vast, hidden "Israel" exists in the descendants of Joseph that is both non-Jewish and non-Arab. According to Ezekiel 37:15-22, the multitudes of Joseph are to be rejoined with their Jewish brethren to become one nation again in Israel on land now proposed as a Palestinian state."

The Creation of the State of Israel By Immell, Myra $59.45 Introduces the history surrounding the creation of the state of Israel, discusses Palestinian opposition, and shares personal narratives ranging from a Jewish student celebrating in 1948 to an Arab veteran reflecting on the war. Author: Immell, Myra Series Title: Perspectives on Modern World History Publication Date: 2009/10/23 Number of Pages: 219 Binding Type: Library Language: English Depth: 0.75 Width: 7.50 Height: 9.25