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Congregation Machzikei Hadas
Ottawa, Ontario
Grant of Arms
June 22, 1994
Vol. II, p. 272
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Blazon
Arms
Argent five open Torah scrolls three and two and in base the Tablets of the Law all within a bordure Azure;
Crest
A tree leaved with maple leaves Argent and shields of David Azure;
Motto
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).
Symbolism
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