In case of abuse, Report this post. The Talmud in Masechet Eiruven makes a blessing related to the dove carrying an olive branch into the Ark. The dove is a symbol of freedom and independence.

After the rain stopped and the Ark came to land safely in the mountains, Noah sent a dove into the world. When it returned ...

Here, the daughters of Noah hold the dove and the olive sprig. Although the background is untypically dark, the details are painted with astonishing fidelity, taking to new levels the period's ...