The Four-Branched Shin
Some believe the two forms of Shin differentiate between how the Torah was given at Mount Sinai and how it's traditionally written.The letters on the Tablets of Stone were carved from the stone, forming letters from the empty space (negative space). This is represented by the four-pronged Shin.
In essence, the four-branched Shin symbolizes the profound and multifaceted nature of the Torah and Jewish spirituality. It highlights the distinction between the revealed and concealed aspects of divine wisdom.
butterflies
In Jewish tradition and mysticism, the butterfly carries several layers of symbolic meaning, often connected to core Jewish beliefs and values:The metamorphosis of a caterpillar into a butterfly is seen as a powerful metaphor for spiritual transformation and the soul's journey, both in this life and the next. Butterflies are viewed as a testament to the beauty and intricacy of God's creation, reflecting divine creativity and the love for diversity in the world.
The Holocaust and Remembrance: The butterfly has become a particularly poignant symbol in Holocaust remembrance, especially in connection with the poem "The Butterfly" written by Pavel Friedmann in the Terezin concentration camp. It represents the loss of life, freedom, and the delicate beauty that was destroyed, while also symbolizing hope and resilience.
the ten spheres
The Ten Sefirot, also known as the ten divine emanations or attributes, are fundamental to Kabbalah, a mystical Jewish tradition. They represent different aspects of God's creative energy and how it manifests in the universe. example may be the carbon cycle, photosynthesis. E=mC2
the fractured vessel
In essence, the fractured vessel represents the idea that the world is inherently flawed but contains the potential for redemption and restoration through human action.
the rainbow circle with 54 pieces
The rainbow means the whole torah, the whole spectrum of life, 54 for the 54 Torah portions.. It connects visually to identical 54-piece circles on other two windows
the birds
one has an olive branch The dove returning to Noah with an olive branch is a powerful symbol of peace and the end of a destructive event, in fact, a planetary etinction event.
The dove is sometimes compared to the Jewish people, highlighting their resilience and connection to God. In some interpretations, birds, especially doves, symbolize the human soul. Birds, especially in the context of flight, are seen as connecting with the divine realm.
The Hamsa
Often an amulet of protection, on the right, the hamsa, also in the shape of a bird, is tattooed with the random array of Hebrew letters that are the raw material of creation.