Location: Miera Street 62

An image of a Menorah – a seven branched candelabrum has been projected on the façade of Rīga’s Jewish High School building at Miera ielā 62, which was reconstructed this year. In Judaism, the Menorah symbolizes light, wisdom, renewal, life and wonder. It is similar to the unity and diversity of human nature: we all strive for the same goal, however, each of us chooses our own path.

In Judaism the Menorah symbolizes light, wisdom, renewal, life and wonder. It characterizes the unity and diversity of human nature: we all strive for the same goal, however, each of us chooses our own path.
The Menorah made of gold was located in the Temple in Jerusalem and was lit every night. When the Romans sacked the Temple in the year 70, they took the Menorah with them as well. Its further destiny is unknown.”
This year the Rīga City Council Property Department commissioned the renovation of the building at Miera Street 62 which has now been completed, and Rīga’s Jewish High School is making its move there from its previous site at Silciema Street 5 this autumn.

Project sponsor: Rīga City Council

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