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Second Temple Period at Magdala - the Menorah
On the shores of the Kinneret lies Magdala, an ancient Jewish town that opens a rare window into Jewish life during the time of the Second Temple. What makes Magdala so special is its synagogue, discovered only in recent decades, and within it, a remarkable stone carved with the image of the Menorah. For Jews, the Menorah is far more than a decorative symbol. It represents the Divine Presence, wisdom, and the eternal light of the Temple in Jerusalem. Seeing it carved in stone
drorkatzman
Jan 131 min read
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