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For Shadow Shot Sunday here is an artistic shadow from the exhibit of Bible story sculptures now at Jerusalem's Mamilla Mall..
Please enlarge the photo to appreciate the details.
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Shadows of the firmly-rooted branches of "The Menorah" by Dov Levi Noymand..
The seven short Hebrew words on the branches mean "Not by might, nor by power, but by My spirit . . ."
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Read Zechariah 8 to see how the prophet's angelic vision is connected with the menorah.
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The artist took inspiration also from Numbers 8:2-4 in which God says to Moses,
3 And Aaron did so: he lighted the lamps thereof so as to give light in front of the candlestick, as the Lord commanded Moses.
4 And this was the work of the candlestick, beaten work of gold; unto the base thereof, and unto the flowers thereof, it was beaten work; according unto the pattern which the Lord had shown Moses, so he made the candlestick..
תודה רבה
ReplyDeletebeautiful piece, so full
This particular menorah looks as though it is lifting many hands to praise the Lord!
ReplyDeleteWELCOME THE SHADOWS
Welcome the shadows surrounding your life,
Treat them as lover or husband or wife;
Welcome them in as you would one who’s dear;
Hug them, embrace them without any fear;
Honor, respect them, and give them their due,
For shadow and light are both parts of you.
© 2011 by Magical Mystical Teacher
Deep Shadows Beckon
I always enjoy your posts... so informative.
ReplyDeletean outstanding piece of art !
ReplyDeleteplease have a good sunday.
daily athens
Very spiritual, very artistic!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shadow shot!
ReplyDeleteMy shadow post, have a good night!
A beautiful and intricate sculpture casting some lovely shadows!
ReplyDeleteThis is one of the nicer menorah I've seen!
ReplyDeleteIt`s wonderful!
ReplyDeleteI did not know the name Wadi Kelta, but we climbed there, an incredibly beautiful place and great stone.
I see that it sent rockets daily into the desert where we will stay the first 3 days.. I do not know if it is safe for us to go there? What do you think? We have some acquaintances near the Sea of Galilee as we might have to live with rather this 3 days, but we'll see if it calms down.
Wish you a blessed sunday Dina!:-)
So the nine instead of seven arms... is that supposed to include the two olive trees then?
ReplyDeleteI really love this piece! The menorah is so lovely and I agree with Magical Mystical Teacher that it looks like many hands to praise the Lord! Stunning! Thank you for what you wrote as well.
ReplyDeleteFriends, thank you all for adding to my appreciation and understanding of this menorah sculpture.
ReplyDeleteMM Teacher, I love and need that poem. Thanks!
Dawn Treader, from what I can understand of Zechariah, yes, I think you're right.
Spiderdama, I emailed you. Yes, it is dangerous in the vicinity of the Gaza Strip these days. We hope for a cease fire, but neither side wants to be the first to cease.
An excellent work!
ReplyDeleteI've never seen a menorah like this before. Really nice!
ReplyDeleteThis is one of the most beautiful menorahs I have seen...I think it IS the most beautiful. The way you composed this particular shot is awesome and the capture is every bit as fine. Superb work.
ReplyDeleteThat's an interesting design.
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