- The Governor General of Canada
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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
In general, the symbolism of emblems prior to 2000 does not exist in an appropriate format for the online Register.
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.
Artist 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 Information
Civil Institution
Local (church, synagogue)