Indeed, it is a wonderful icon. I think I've seen similar before, although I didn't pay much attention to it since most MJish places seem to use the Menorah or another symbol. But the new icon is more complete, showing the unity between Judaism, Christianity and the Love for Israel (i.e. Star of David, The Fish Symbol used in the Early Church, and the Menorah symbolic of the TREE of Life).
I think the issue with the scroll icon is that most seeing it automatically assume (As Tishri noted) that all others are on the same level of Observance as they are. Observance, of course, was never the issue since all here are of the mindset (to my knowledge) that Torah is precious/should be observed.
Some of what I'm noting is in regards to what was said before in another thread ( #
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135 ) when suggestions were given for mini-titles others could have to distinguish where they were at in their own walks with the Lord...one of the names I suggested concerning those with a Ruth-Like calling being taken up by another member.
I think the only real issue is that many using it would be confused as supporting the Church, in regards to the Fish symbol that was often used in support of it. For those that have been vehemently against it as opposed to others who're Bridge Builders between the Church and Jewish culture, things could be misunderstood.
The Torah scroll would seem more appropriate, IMHO, on those who say their sole focus is observance of Torah....
You misunderstand me, IMHO, as I was thinking of a title in the form of the mini self-descriptions others give themselves...