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Congregation Machzikei Hadas

Ottawa, Ontario
Grant of Arms
June 22, 1994
Vol. II, p. 272

Arms of the Congregation Machzikei Hadas
Arms of the Congregation Machzikei Hadas

Arms of the Congregation Machzikei Hadas

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Argent five open Torah scrolls three and two and in base the Tablets of the Law all within a bordure Azure;

Crest of the Congregation Machzikei Hadas

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A tree leaved with maple leaves Argent and shields of David Azure;

Motto of the Congregation Machzikei Hadas

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עץ חײם היא למחזיקים בה וחמביה מאשך. This Hebrew phrase means "It is a tree of life to they who uphold it, and those who support it are praiseworthy" (Proverbs 3:18).

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on December 3, 1994 in Volume 128, page 4584 of the Canada Gazette.
Letters patent granting heraldic emblems to the Congregation Machzikei Hadas Letters patent granting heraldic emblems to the Congregation Machzikei Hadas

Additional Information

Creator(s)

Original concept of Robert D. Watt, Chief Herald of Canada, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.

Painter

David Farrar

Calligrapher

Nancy Ellis

Recipient Type

Civil Institution