What is the emblem of the State of Israel and how is it connected to Chanukah? What symbols were chosen to appear on Israel’s emblem? What do the symbols represent? What does the emblem say about the nature of the State of Israel? In this activity, you will get to know the emblem of the State of Israel through the texts that inspired the design, learn about the connection between the emblem and Chanukah and finally design your own emblem.
Work in pairs or small groups with the source sheet attached to:
Design your own emblem for Israel, incorporating symbols and elements that you find meaningful
What is the emblem of the State of Israel and how is it connected to Chanukah? What symbols were chosen to appear on Israel’s emblem? What do the symbols represent? What does the emblem say about the nature of the State of Israel? In this activity, you will get to know the emblem of the State of Israel through the texts that inspired the design, learn about the connection between the emblem and Chanukah and finally design your own emblem.