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The six pointed Star of David is the Jewish star. it appears on tombstones, countless Synagogues and temples, and the Israeli Flag which is also the flag of the Jewish Faith. It is not based on any real celestial body.
The term "Star of David" comes from the fact that it looks like a star. The proper term for the icon is "Shield of David" since it was the symbol emblazoned on King David's Shield when he went into battle. As David was King of all of Israel, his shield represents the unity of the Jewish people.
Widespread Jewish use of this symbol dates back only to the 1600s, though it has been found in a few instances as far back as 1700 years ago, inscribed in ancient synagogue motifs; and in amulets and a few other texts since 1000 years ago.
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∙ 8y agoThe Star of David, or Magen David, is not Jewish in origin. In the Hellenistic world, hexagrams like this were used by all religions. In the Middle Ages, Jews, Christians and Muslims used them to ward off demons and fires.
In the fourteenth century, Jewish mystical texts began associating the hexagram image with the shield of God used to protect King David. The Star of David first appeared on a Jewish flag in Prague in 1527 when Enlightenment Jews needed a symbol equivalent to the cross to indicate that Judaism was a religion, not a race.
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∙ 10y agoThe Jewish star is called "The Star of David". It's shape is a hexagram made of two triangles. It's displayed on the national flag of Israel and is the symbol of Judaism. It's also known as "The Shield of David".
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∙ 15y agoThe Star of David
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What is the religious significance of the Star of David to the Jewish people?
The Star of David is a relatively modern symbol of no religious significance for Jews.
What is the significance of a Jewish wedding?
The significance of a Jewish wedding is that a Jewish man and a Jewish woman are married according to the rites and traditions of Judaism.
When did The Jewish Star - Alberta - end?
The Jewish Star - Alberta - ended in 1990.
What happened in Nazareth?
Nazareth is of no significance in Jewish history.
How was the Jewish Star enforced on the Jewish people?
They would break into synagagous and use the directory to find people and enforce the Jewish star
When was The Jewish Star - Alberta - created?
The Jewish Star - Alberta - was created on 1980-08-22.
When was Chicago Jewish Star created?
Chicago Jewish Star was created on 1991-02-22.
What is the significance and who uses a five pointed star as a symbol?
It is the Jewish star of king david. The German Nazis mocked the Jews by having them wear the star of david during the concentration camps as an id. If they felt like it they would kill you w/o warning. Look up the star of david for more info
What was the star of David?
The Star of David, or the Shield of David, is a Jewish civic symbol representing the Jewish Nation.
What is the Jewish star name?
it is called the star of David
What does the star on a Hanukkah manor mean?
I think you're saying "Hanukkah menorah" if so, there is no star on a menorah, except perhaps a Jewish star, which is just a style design. The Jewish star symbolizes the Jewish people, but it has nothing to do with Hanukkah.
On a Jewish casket where is the Star of David placed?
On a traditional Jewish coffin, nothing is placed on it. The Star of David may be carved into it, but this is not dictated by Jewish law.
