Coat of arms of Israel
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The coat of arms of Israel shows a menorah surrounded by an olive branch on each side, and the writing "ישראל" (Hebrew for Israel) below it.
The image is based on Zachariah (chapter 4); "I looked and behold a golden menorah with a bowl upon the top of it and seven lamps to it…and there are two olive trees by it, one upon the right of the bowl the other upon the left."
The menorah has been a symbol of Judaism for almost 3000 years. It was used in the ancient Temple in Jerusalem. The olive branches symbolize peace.
The Coat of arms of Israel is depicted on the cover of Israeli passport.
The State of Israel adopted its coat of arms after a design competition held in 1948. The winning design was submitted by Willie Wind.<ref>Willie Wind web site</ref>
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