The Temple symbols that decorate the lamp include a depiction of the menorah used in the Second Temple, an incense shovel, and a lulav (palm branch). “The exquisite artistic workmanship of the ...
“The Temple menorah became a Jewish symbol in the Second Temple period. However, after the Temple’s destruction, the menorah image became an important icon in the Jewish collective memory both ...
"After the Temple’s destruction, the menorah image became an important icon in the Jewish collective memory both within Israel and in the Diaspora." ...