We’re in the Hebrew month of Av, which straddles July and August — so we’re reposting the video we made to mark the month: A Pride of Lions for the Month of Av.
The Hebrew Zodiac sign for Av is the Lion. The Lion is also the symbol of the Tribe of Judah, representing attributes such as strength, courage, and majesty — and it is a common Jewish decorative motif.
So, we’ve put together a collection of Lions — in Zodiacs found in synagogues as well as in other Jewish ritual decoration in synagogues, on Jewish gravestones, and elsewhere.
(The video is drawn from our JHE Photo Essays — you can see more images HERE and HERE.)
Enjoy!