Magen David

Magen David

The Magen David is the six pointed star also known as the Star of David. Magen David literally means "shield of David." It is not certain when the star became a Jewish symbol, but it was used on synagogues as far back as the fourth century as is seen in the remains of a synagogue in Capernaum, Israel.

The Nazis forced Jewish people to wear yellow Jewish Star patches on their clothing. Today a blue Star of David sits in the center of the flag of Israel and a red Star of David is the symbol of Israel's first aid and relief organization called Magen David Adom. The Magen David is two triangles woven together, one triangle is pointing up to Elohim, the other pointing down to us.

Originally from:  Jewish Discoveries by Jeff Zaremsky, page 154, which contains a total of 22 fascinating chapters of biblical history and lessons plus 25 rich Jewish tradition sections, and 27 powerful testimonies, with over 40 beautifully rendered professional works of art all on over 300 jam packed pages.  You can own this treasure by visiting www.Jewishheritage.net

Picture by Shmuel ben Ya'akov from here

Posted on Shalom Adventure by: Brenda Miller

Related Articles

More From Traditions

Kosher

The word “kosher” literally means “proper.” When kosher is used to describe food it refers to…
Kosher

Adopt a Jewish Mother

Rent a son! In Japan people actually hire someone to be a “father” or “friend” for a day.
Adopt a Jewish Mother

Minyan

In many Jewish synagogues a minyan is required for public prayer times. A minyan is a group of…
Minyan

Jewish Calendar

LUNAR-SOLAR CALENDAR.The Jewish calendar is based mainly on the phases of the moon; but it also…
Jewish Calendar

Tfillin

T'fillin, or phylacteries, are square black boxes traditionally worn on the head and arm.
Tfillin
Anti-Semitism

Anti-Semitism

Anti-Semitism is viral and has infected almost all large organized groups from all sides of the…
Anti-Semitism

Shabbat Candles

One of the most well known Jewish customs connected with the observance of Shabbat (the…
Shabbat Candles

Tzedakah

Tzedakah is from the word meaning righteousness. A tzadek is a righteous person.
Tzedakah

Halacha

The word Halakhah comes from the root word halakh which means “to go” and it is the name given…
Halacha
A Stone to Remember

A Stone to Remember

Many cultures have different ways of dealing with death. One Jewish custom is to place a stone…
A Stone to Remember
The Chuppah

The Chuppah

In the Song of Solomon we read “He brought me to the banqueting house, and his banner over me…
The Chuppah

Torah Reading

The custom of reading from the Torah on Saturday mornings is so old that it is difficult to be…
Torah Reading

Publish the Menu module to "offcanvas" position. Here you can publish other modules as well.
Learn More.


donation