Ancient Menorah Stone in Tiberias

A few years ago, Israeli archaeologists unearthed a beautiful and ancient stone in the city of Tiberius in Galilee. It is an impressive piece of basalt rock with an image of a seven-branched menorah. Menorah is a special temple lampstand that the Bible describes in detail. It is one of the most ancient images depicting Israelite religious identity. Today, it rivals the "Star of David," but in antiquity, the menorah was an undisputed symbol that depicted Jewish spirituality. This uniquely shaped lampstand is connected to the divine light Israel received.