א (Alef) for Aron HaKodesh, or the Holy Ark (ארון הקודש)
In every synagogue, there is an altar cabinet where the Torah scrolls are kept. This is the Aron HaKodesh, or the Holy Ark ארון הקודש – an ornate chest adorned with beautiful decorations and finishes.
It is placed on the wall and faces towards Jerusalem.
Do you know the story of the Ark of the Covenant?
It’s an ornate chest that housed the tablets of the Ten Commandments. It appears in both Judaism and Christianity.
The Ark of the Covenant was gold both on the inside and on the outside, symbolizing that inner beauty is just as important as outer beauty.
On the Ark of the Covenant, there were two sculpted angels who, according to folklore, came to life. When there was harmony in Israel, they faced each other, and when there was discord, they turned their backs on each other. This can be related to both the nation of Israel and to marriage.
Mamy tyle wspólnego! Jakie inne miejsce religijne przypomina Ci ozdobna skrzynia umieszczona w centralnym punkcie świątyni?
The search for the Ark of the Covenant.
Some legends say that the Ark of the Covenant is hidden in various temples around the world. Even the cinematic archaeologist Indiana Jones tried to find it.
- Do you know other stories about the search for legendary treasures?
Symbolism:
The Hebrew letter א (Alef) corresponds to the number 1.
Symbolic meaning: God, beginning, ox.
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