Questions tagged [symbols-symbology]
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Why is a נשר - eagle considered שקץ - a detestable thing when its symbol is used on many holy things
The word "שקץ" is described by R. Samson Rafael Hirsch as follows, "...the prohibition against eating (an eagle, or other similar birds) is termed שקץ, such eating is antithetical to ...
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Do we dwell in Sukkos to remind us of the place called Sukkos?
Shemos 12:37
וַיִּסְעוּ בְנֵי יִשְׂרָאֵל מֵרַעְמְסֵס סֻכֹּתָה כְּשֵׁשׁ מֵאוֹת אֶלֶף רַגְלִי הַגְּבָרִים לְבַד מִטָּף.
The Children of Israel travelled from Ramses to Sukkot, about six hundred ...
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Apple in honey atoning for adams sin
I've heard that the apple dipped in the honey is a segulah to atone for the sin of Adam. What is the source for, and a more detailed explanation of the apple dipped in the honey atoning for the sin of ...
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Is there any symbolism associated with Hebrew being written right to left?
I am interested to know if there is any religious meaning associated with Lashon HaKodesh being written from right to left as opposed to left to right
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Peacock and date palm symbolism
In episode 2 of Simon Schama's documentary 'The Story of the Jews' ('Among Believers'), he introduces the art of the Vigna Randanini catacombs.
In talking about the imagery and the connection between ...
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What is the symbol on R. Haim Huri's clothing?
Hakham Haim Huri (1885 – 1957) was a Tunisian dayan that founded a yeshibhah in Djerba and wrote several books on Torah, Shas, derashoth, responsa, etc. I came across two different photographs of him ...
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In which Jewish book does it say that the body is like a house and the mouth is it's entry?
Looking for a Jewish source for this concept.
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Avner ben Ner: significance of "Ner" in both parts of his name?
King Saul had a general named Avner ben Ner.
The "ner" in his first name is very similar to his last name.
His name thus means father of light/son of light.
Is there any commentary/...
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Why is red wine prescribed for Seder, and what does it represent?
I have not seen specific references describing what the red wine represent in the Seder, and why the red wine is preferred. I know Moses did not write about it, but the tradition of the cup developed ...
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What is the connection between Lavan and Lavan?
We all know Lavan was a bad person. He tried to kill Yaakov, he enslaved Yaakov, tried to cheat Yaakov out of his wages, he gave Yaakov the wrong wife, and many more. We even begin the hagaddah with a ...
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History of Chabad Moshiach flag
I'm working up a presentation on flags in our history, and I need information on the unofficial but commonly displayed Chabad Moshiach flag. Does anyone know when and where it was first flown, and ...
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How can a Sukkah be used as a protection from "Storm and Rain"?
According to the last verse of "Yeshayahu - Isaiah - Chapter 4",
a Sukkah is
"for a shelter and for a covert from stream and from rain" (Chabad) or
"for a refuge and for a ...
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What are the references or terms for the word sukkah?
Which words or descriptions serve as references for the word sukkah? I will accept any and all sources that are accepted here at mi yodeya.
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Significance of mussaf korbanos
Is there a general overview and explanation available anywhere (Chazal, rishonim, achronim, contemporary) about how the system of mussaf korbanos are built?
I mean, the significance and meaning ...
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Which Books in English Go into Kabbalistic Depth of the Beit Hamikdash?
Looking for a reference book in English from the mekorot on every aspect of the Beit Hamikdash.
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