Author: Cedewain

M1 RE
Spring 2010

Judaism and The Menorah

Name…………….

Shamesh Candle

Every synagogue has a Menorah inside it. A menorah is the name for the Jewish candle holder. They can have space for seven or even nine candles. The middle candle is always placed higher than the rest and is called the Shamesh
candle. This is used to light all the other candles.
The Menorah is a symbol of Judaism.

M1 RE
Spring 2010

Judaism and The Menorah

Name…………….

Colour in the Menorah and sequence the sentences.

Shamesh Candle

M1 RE
Spring 2010

Judaism and The Menorah

Name…………….

1

Every synagogue has a Menorah.

4

The Menorah is a symbol of Judaism.

3

The middle candle is called the Shamesh.

2

A menorah is the name for the Jewish candle holder.

1

Every synagogue has a Menorah.

4

The Menorah is a symbol of Judaism.

3

The middle candle is called the Shamesh.

2

A menorah is the name for the Jewish candle holder.