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. Gemma WisemanWednesday, 15 December 2010 at 08:11:00 GMT+11

    This is so beautiful! The lighting is wonderful!

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  2. Martha ZWednesday, 15 December 2010 at 08:44:00 GMT+11

    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. AnonymousWednesday, 15 December 2010 at 08:54:00 GMT+11

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

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  4. JimWednesday, 15 December 2010 at 08:58:00 GMT+11

    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. jijieWednesday, 15 December 2010 at 10:00:00 GMT+11

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  6. eileeninmdWednesday, 15 December 2010 at 10:38:00 GMT+11

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

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  7. diane bWednesday, 15 December 2010 at 11:12:00 GMT+11

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

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  8. Kim, USAWednesday, 15 December 2010 at 11:19:00 GMT+11

    That is very interesting!
    Watery Wednesday

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  9. HalieWednesday, 15 December 2010 at 15:07:00 GMT+11

    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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  10. 黄清华 Wong Ching WahWednesday, 15 December 2010 at 15:17:00 GMT+11

    Wonderful story. Thanks !

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  11. CarlettaWednesday, 15 December 2010 at 16:05:00 GMT+11

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

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  12. AndreaWednesday, 15 December 2010 at 16:36:00 GMT+11

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

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  13. DinaWednesday, 15 December 2010 at 18:06:00 GMT+11

    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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  14. Jeannette StGWednesday, 15 December 2010 at 19:05:00 GMT+11

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

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  15. edenWednesday, 15 December 2010 at 21:55:00 GMT+11

    Great shot..

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  16. IndraniWednesday, 15 December 2010 at 21:59:00 GMT+11

    Great shot.

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  17. Hootin AnniWednesday, 15 December 2010 at 22:11:00 GMT+11

    I like this very much.

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  18. Carolina MountainsThursday, 16 December 2010 at 00:25:00 GMT+11

    Lovely shot!

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  19. Mary BergfeldThursday, 16 December 2010 at 02:14:00 GMT+11

    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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  20. NatureFootstepThursday, 16 December 2010 at 02:26:00 GMT+11

    I have ni idéa of what that is.

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  21. YoshiThursday, 16 December 2010 at 03:06:00 GMT+11

    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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  22. DonnieThursday, 16 December 2010 at 03:40:00 GMT+11

    I love your photo. Happy Outdoor Wednesday.

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  23. AnonymousThursday, 16 December 2010 at 06:02:00 GMT+11

    How cool is that! Very... =)

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  24. Joan ElizabethSunday, 19 December 2010 at 09:34:00 GMT+11

    Interesting info, thanks Jim

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  25. AnnMonday, 20 December 2010 at 14:21:00 GMT+11

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

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