Wednesday 15 December 2010

Martin Place, menorah

This large Chanukah menorah was located behind these small fountains in the Martin Place pedestrian mall last week. Chanukah celebrates the rededication of the Temple after the successful Jewish revolt against the Seleucid monarchy. The nine-branched candelabrum lit during the eight-day holiday of Chanukah (or Hanukkah) is different from the seven-branched candelabrum used in the Temple, a traditional symbol of the Jewish faith. The middle branch, which sits higher than the others, traditionally holds the shamash which is used to light the other candles on each night of Chanukah. A new light was lit here on each night from December 1 to December 9 and they remained lit until the weekend. Martin Place also features a giant Christmas tree at the other end of the pedestrian mall, along with Christmas decorations and banners along the length of it.
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25 comments:

  1. This is so beautiful! The lighting is wonderful!

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  2. It's good that at least two of the Abrahamic religions are recognized together; now if we could only learn to accept the thrid...

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  3. That's a great shot. Sydney is teeming with photo subjects galore.

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  4. Quite right, Martha Z. I thought it was great to see Jewish symbols alongside the Christian ones. While I have seen Muslim decorations in the suburbs at festive times, I have not yet seen any displayed in the city.

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  5. Wonderful photo! It is great to see that these religions are recognized.

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  6. Nice shot. I like the light on the banners. Good to learn the meaning of the symbol

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  7. Thank you for the informative post. I have always had Hanukkah at the back of my head, and now I know a little more something about it.

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  8. Lovely night shot!
    So glad both religions could share the space.

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  9. I have seen that giant Christmas tree at Martin's Place long ago! Happy Holidays.

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  10. Chabad is everywhere. Good for them!

    Great how you got the lights against the black sky. One Chanuka song tells how we come to drive back the darkness.

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  11. Beautifully sculpted - I love the nudge to the abstract that many of of the Jewish art displays.

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  12. I like this very much.

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  13. What a lovely photo. It is good to see public display of a menorah. I hope you have a great day. Blessings...Mary

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  14. Thanks for commenting on my entry. I love night photo you took! You captured the night beauty of Sydney. Thanks for sharing and have a wonderful day.
    Yoshi

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  15. I love your photo. Happy Outdoor Wednesday.

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  16. How cool is that! Very... =)

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  17. Good view of the menorah. I haven't seen it at night.

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