“A short mitzvah (commandment) detailing some of the maintenance of the Menorah (Lamp Stand) found in the Holy Place, opens up this portion called B’ha’alotkha (say “Beh-hah-ah-lote-khah”). I want to study the Menorah in much detail, since it historically remains one of the most easily recognized symbols used in Judaism today. As such, it has become the national symbol of the State of Isra’el, in conjunction with the Star of David.”