Nairobi Synagogue

“Exodus window” above main entrance:

 

Dimensions: 6m x 1.5m, stained glass with elements of glass painting

 

Depicting the way of the Jewish people through the parting waters of the red sea, into the desert. They are following the cloud by day and the pillar of fire at night, being fed by manna from heaven. The green strip on the horizon symbolizes the promised land. The centre section includes the tablets with the 10 commandments, as well as various jewish symbols, like the star of David, the menorah and the shofar.