The number of candles symbolizes the number of generations that pass between her till the birth of King David , the head of the royal family .
In her other hand Ruth is holding a candlestick with three candles , that symbolize the power of women in Judaism .
The number of candles symbolizes the number of generations that pass between Ruth till the birth of King David , the head of the royal family .
In her other hand Ruth is holding a candlestick with three candles , that symbolize the power of women in Judaism .