Star of David

I always wear my Star of David because doing so brings blessings of protection from evil and prosperity.

Although I did know and understand the significance of our Star of David, it is always a wonderful reminder and an easy explanation for others to understand when questioned. As a child, my father built a huge Star of David with blue lights to display on our property. This Chanukah, my husband and I did build one for our home and it is displayed proudly on our property. Wonderful childhood memories do carry onto throughout my life! Happy Chanukah!

I'm now wearing the Star of David as a necklace that a artist designed. It is very important for me to have the knowledge of what the star represents infact I find it extremely humbling!

This explains the vision I had of the Star of David last night before I went to sleep. Thank you I understand why now. Blessings.

Good article.;-)

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Thanks this helped me out on my English report =^.^=

Thank you I can write my essay now.

Great work.peace be unto you.keep it up

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This page is a gr8 help cuz I have a progect on WW2 and we have 2 find out about the Holocaust it has helped so much. I would recommend it 2 every1

This is so informative Many thanks

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Neve new what it means until I read this story line what a blessing.thanks

Before now I was made to understand that the symbol is an occultic symbol

I know david star is more than what it is symbolically

Very helpful

I found that this was really helpful on my report about the star of david thanks

I wear a beeds of David stars on my wrist. Its quit interesting topic to discuss n read as well. Please send me if you have more story

This website is great for reports!

To me the star daivd means God is everywhere and I keep my star daivd around my neck and will not leave home without it

this page its really interesting, i learn alot.thank u.

This is interesting, but does anyone happen to know the actual bible verses this can be found in? I believe it is found in Leviticus.

ARE ALL 24 LETTERS OF THE HEBREW ALPHABET FOUND IN A MAGEN DAVID (Star of David)?

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it is also god reaching down to the jewish people and they reaching up for him...where the two intersect is the divine union that makes us one.

Council chaired by Theodor Herzl, who was elected leader of Zionism, and took the six-pointed star logo Rothschild emblem of the Zionist Organization, which was taken after 51 years as a science of the State of Israel. In 1948, the Rothschild Foundation gave $ 2 million to President Truman in Masonic support for his campaign. Provided that they recognize the State of Israel at its .. When the declaration of the state of Israel, President Truman recognized the President of the United States, yet only half an hour of their establishment. Has adopted the current flag of Israel, despite strong opposition from Jewish leaders who wanted to put the Menorah, a Jewish menorah as an emblem of the Jewish state. As for the link, logo, star Alheiksaguram with King David, he is not a specific date, but it is believed that he began the eighteenth century and nineteenth centuries when preparing for the establishment of the Zionist Organization. Not to be anything to do with the logo of King David .. The generosity of God

An old teacher told me that the Star of David symbolized the forces of the Divine meeting the forces of humankind. It shows how inextricably we are connectedl.

A lot of people say the Star of David is a Satanic symbol. Perhaps they could explain the following then. Look carefully at a dafodil flower. It has six points and a six sided centre exaxtly the same as the Star of David. Now let me see. Who made the dafodil again ? Oh yes that's right it was God. You also get flowers with 5,4,3,2 and 1 petal so how can you grab God's creations and say exact linear copies are evil ? People can try to USE certain shapes and words in their practise of evil but this does not make those shapes and words evil. Money is not evil yet it can be used for evil so can the internet, guns, medicines etc etc. Wisdom is free but if you reject it then it will reject you.

Read the Book- "IBM & the Holocaust" by Edwin Black (Holocaust Survivor). Many think that the Magen David had roots in BAAL? Was it redeemed? Aren't we supposed to get rid of every Trace of BAAL?

I was in denial of this for over 30 years until relatively recently. It is the truth, our religion and symbol since time immemorial has been the MENORAH, not this hexagram, symbol of death & destruction. Everyone, write an email or snail mail to Prime Minister Netanyahu, ask him to take the satanic hexagram off of the flag of the State Of Israel and replace it with the REAL SYMBOL OF JEWS UNTIL THE YEAR 1700 - THE MENORAH!!! I believe all hatred towards Jews & Israel will end then. Please read and research online yourselves. It is the TRUTH!!!!

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The star of David is also found in Islamic architecture, as well as pre-Christian "paganism." While satanists also use the symbol for black magical rituals hence adulterating its purity and erroneously giving the Star pf David a bad name. The star of david is a symbol of the connection between the heavenly and earthly realms and therefore describes the relationship between Man and G-d, a concept epitomised by the Jewish People.

I was just wondering if it is rude to place a Star of David where people will walk on it?

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If a circle is placed around the star it has a different meaning. Is it possible that it was meant for one thing then transformed to mean another? E'mmm

THIS IS SO TRUE AND BEAUTIFULLY WRITTEN, REALLY REALLY HELPERD WITH MY RELIGIOUS STUDIES HOMEWORK ON THE STAR OF DAVID! THE JEWS HAVE AN AMAZING HISTORY WHICH WE SHOULD ALL RESPECT

Represents the body of man intertwined with the soul of G-D

A very fitting end to an informative article. Thank you Rabbi. The same end adorns our currency in the U.S. However, the "God" referred to on our currency at this juncture in history, has been relegated to that to mean whatever we fancy at any point in a given day. Thankfully, we can know for certain, that the God you refer to, is the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob--the God who serves as shield and bulwark to those who trust in His unfailing love. A blanket of peace over you today, David

RABBI SHRAGE SIMMONS, I AM SO HAPPY AND GREATFUL FOR YOUR SYMBOLIC TEACHINGS! AND SYMBOLISM, MEANINGS OF YOUR WRITINGS, AND I AM HONORED TO SEE YOUR WORK ,THAT YOU HAVE SPENT YOUR ENTIRE LIFE TEACHING TO OTHERS. I AM A DEVOUT HASIDIC, ORTHODOX JEWISH WOMAN, AND, FIRSTBORN OF MY FAMILY TO HAVE BEEN BORN IN THE UNITED STATES, OF A FRIEDLANDER, FAMILY IMMIGRATED TO THE UNITED STATES, DUE TO WHAT THE HOLOCAUST HAD DONE TO MY FAMILY. I HAVE SUCCEDDED MY PARENTS, AS THEY DIED IN MY CHILDHOOD, BUT I AM GREATFUL FOR MY STAR OF DAVID, AND WEAR IT ALWAYS,PROUDLY ON ME, AND WRITTEN ON MY HEART, AS A SYMBOL OF LOVE FROM HASHEM,, AND HASHEMS PROMISE TO US.. I TOO AM A PUBLISHED POET. I AM A WRITER,. I WRITTEN ABOUT THE HOLOCAUST, AND HOPE THAT THROGH HASHEM MY WORK WILL HAVAE AN IMPACT ON OTHERS TO HAVE PEACE, I HAVE A DEGREE THAT I HAD TO EARN FROM A G.E.D AND SUCCEDDED! TO AN HONOR STUDENT WITH A B.S IN PSYCHOLOGY, WTIH DOUBTS, AND EXPECTATIONS OF MANY THAT WONDER HOW I HAVE ACCOMPLISHED WHAT ONLY HASHEM COULD MADE POSSIBLE! WHAT YOU HAVE TAUGHT TO THOSE THAT APPRECIATE YOUR WORK IS A TREMENDOUS ACHIEVMENT FOR SPIRITUAL GROWTH. B' SHALOM JAIME ANN CARLETON, HEBREW NAME SHANA HANNAH

Excuse me...not literally mandorla, but same meaning. Mandorla is overlapping circles.

This is an ancient symbol called the mandorla. From a mystical or nondual point of view, one triangle points up to heaven and one down to earth. I asked a Jewish mystic and also a Christian mystic...they both indicated that it symbolizes the oneness of man and God or heaven and Earth. They are two, but One.

Thanks people of God for this wonderful site. Very informative. God bless you always!

I found this article very "Project Material"

Doing a project on this.. thanks

Wow i never knew so much about the halocaust before this!

First, this article does not touch on th Holocaust, secondly, what do you know of anything, making such stupid statement?

Okay that is just mean and rude. so what i it touch on the Holocaust? at least be nicer about it.

I'm doing a report on the star of David :)

so am i!

Fascinating....always wonderful to learn about the traditions and beliefs of our world's people....thank you

Thanks, that was very interesting & useful

i think this is very intersting and cool.... I think that it is cool because i loike lerning about history :) :) :) :) :) LOL

Now I know the meaning of the Star of David, thanks

I GAIN MORE KNOWLEDGE, about jewish people(THE CHOSEN PEOPLE OF GOD). GOOD INFORMATION...

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nice to know the detail about star of DAVID.

I think it is so very cool and allsome.

i have just read through the information on your website for my -school assesment- and i have to say it was most helpful!! so i just wanted to say thank you and i find your religion very interesting and most inspiering- the way you place your trust fully in God =)

The center of the star using:light, binary, frequency of colors and programming logic can represent 7, white, spiritual perfection and the throne of god. The outlaying points can represent the 7 days of creation with the Shabbat being the center. I imagine I may sound a little nuts here but I have been studying this for 7 years now and I believe God has revealed this to me - not in visions or dreeams or words but in His own divine way. Wish I could sit down with you and ask you a lot of questions. I'm sure my one line summary is not very clear how I have logically arrived some conclusions I have put forth. thank you for you time

I think the sart of david was kool in a way

wow it is so cool i would like to wear the star of david

also called shield of david

I have these stars of David in my home, to keep me aware of the plight of the House of Israel. This symbol is distressing the gentiles. That the Israelis are still here. Others, I'm aware are becoming distressed by the symbol, the Star of David. I would be hysterical to me if I didn't check that response. Anyway...gossip...

This was interesting. May the Jews that died in the holocaust rest in peace. :)

THIS WAS VERY INTERESTING. I DIDN'T KNOW ANY OF THIS. DO YOU KNOW WHAT THE STAR OF DAVID WAS USED FOR BEFORE THE JEWISH PEOPLE STARTED USING IT?

Wow star of david is cool

this was really good article, I didnt know any of this and it has interesting facts about the jewish symbol

Remember, the menorah is the true symbol. More jews should speak up about these much ancient symbols being adopted by judaism. All jews owe it to themselves to study the origins of the non biblical symbols. Wikipedia and other jewish sites fail to address the origins of this. If we are god's chosen then we should seek the truth and be open in presenting it, not in trying to cover it up or interpret the symbol in our own way that makes it sound cool. The interlocking triangles with a hexagram center was given to some European jews in the 17th century but it's use goes way back, long before jews started using the symbol.

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Thank you for reminding us of the meaning of the Star of David and that it was really all about our reliance on God

What is the oldest known artifect to bear the Star of David? Is there any mention of it in the Torah? I don't know much but find it amazing that this star is a symbol shared by almost ALL Jewish communities (not sure about Kai Feng of Falasha communities) around the world although there may not be many other similarities between them by way of symbolism.

The two triangles connected are the name David in ancient Hebrew. The triangle is the Dalet. the connection is the Vav which is the fastener and the Dalet again. Simply it spells his name. Symbol by design.

The beautiful Star of David is the Jewish symbol is recognized worldwide as a symbol of G-d's people. As a Christian, I support Israel financially, in prayer for favor from G-d, and because they are right to be on the land. Pray for the peace of Jerusalem.

Many minhagim became established much later that was supposed, eg lighting candles probably about the 11cenury c.e. So when did the Magen David establish itself as a Jewish Motif.

Thank you for this article. It is my understanding that the shield (star) of David was actually two paelo-Hebrew dalets (Ds) which were shaped like triangles. And since the name David in Hebrew is dalet vav dalet, the shield itself is basically the interlocking NAME of David. If that is a true explanation, I'd like to know because that would mean the symbol is not pagan as I agree with the person numbered 257 that traditions cannot be above the Torah.

I never wear my magen David when in Paris (France ) : I could be harrassed

Thank you. Very interesting and educational

I was told and have read that the star of David or the "Hexogram" was in fact, introduced to King Solomon by his Egyptian wife, who used it in her idolatry. Now, I don't know if this is true or not. However, it has to be noted that religions have taken symbols that they thought were okay, but were of pagan origin. Think about Christianity and the "cross". I hear that they are starting to find out that the "cross" is pagan. They are even finding out that Christmas and Easter are pagan. Who knows, maybe some will start to convert to Judaism. The point is....... I think we should look into this. Judaism must be the light to the world. Therefore, if something within the tradition is pagan or of pagan origins, we must dispose of it. We cannot mix both the holy and the profane. If, after thorough research, we find the "Hexogram" isn't pagan, then, that would be wonderful news! But it must be searched out. Traditions cannot be above the Torah.

A wonderful erudite explanation of our treasured symbol. I wonder if you realize the negative emotions it arouses simultaneously with its appreciation and devotion in those Jewish people who saw it disgraced and mocked by the Nazi murderers. They did everything possible to equate it with shame and humiliation.

Picture a Magen David with a diameter of approximately 3 feet with two leather arm straps on the back side for holding. The upper point protects the head and allows the user to "peek" out from each side of the point to defend against head blows. The two upper triangles protect the arms the lower triangles protect the legs and the lower center point protects the groin.

I wear my Star proudly and let the world know that I am a Jew and that King David was Our King who made Jerusalem his capital as it stands today of the State of Israel. Your description of what it means was well done and a true symbol of Judaism. Thank you

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Many geometric shapes besides the hexogram are found integrated in Middle Eastern and ancient Hebrew Architectual designs particularly in the Roman Era. Various geometric symbols were used for ornimentation. There were no hexogram symbols in the First or Second Temples. The hexogram has no religious significance and gained popularity in the diaspora particularly in Prague where it was used in Synagogues. The Muslims have the 8 pointed star, the Christians the 5 pointed star so the Jews wound up with the 6 pointed star. If David had a symbol on his shield, most likely it would have been the lion of Judah.

Thank you for your article about the Magen David, and, whether it is mentioned in Kabala or not, what you say is truly a beautiful analysis of a powerfully beautiful symbol for all the reasons given. I often give reign to my creative imagination and can see even further connects, and I do believe all connects of this kind are truly "heaven" sent. Several times on line, I got a wonderful email that was sent around showing how all the Hebrew letters could be drawn from the lines of the Star of David, and this was truly remarkable. There is this notion of what is above and what is below, are connected, deeply, and that we are co-creating the universe with God at the helm. Recently I visited the Valley of the Butterflies in Rhodes and was struck by the fact that when folded up, these beautiful butterflies, or moths do look like heraldic shields and on their backside there is a pattern that so resembles for me the tree, or in extension, the Tree of Life. I do believe we are gifted to perceive a one ness that is echoic and the wonder of this has everything to do with the very words of our Shema, that God is One and ever present in all creation.

I grow pomegranatesi my Florida garden. During the growth stage of the fruit, I see the end blossom which looks exactly like the Star of David in its shape. Considering the finding of many stones in Jerusalem bearing this fruit shape and the fact that the hundreds of blessing come from the counting of the fruits seeds, I can easily see the Star of David as emanating from this exotic fruit.

when was the star of David first used?

The symbol for the fourth character, daled, in ancient hebrew script is a traingle, much like the Greek, delta. David in Hebrew is spelled daled vav daled, since vav is a conjugator the coat of arms King Davids is two daleds conjugated ie star of david.

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B"H My understanding is that until the period of the Babylonian captivity we used the Paleo Hebrew as our Script de Jour, with a brief interlude at the time of Bar Kokhba. The offset triangle represented the symbol dalet and with David HeMelekh's appellation ostensibly beginning and ending with Dalet, that symbol came to be known as the "Magen David". Hence the double dalet. So the flag as we know it today literally means David or the Standard of David from days of old according to our original script.

This is uncharacteristic of Aish's writing. The article here is simply misleading and inaccurate. The Star of David has absolutely no source in the classic Kabbalistic texts (Zohar, etc.). There are important arrangements of double-3's (e.g. chochma-binah-dat, chesed-gevurah-tifferet)- but no mention of specific interlocking triangles called "Star (or shield) of David". There is also no specific mention in other classic Torah texts. Yes the connections made in this article give good reason for it to be a Jewish symbol, but this is Divine Providence, Holy Coincidence, not tradition. Further- the popularity of the Star of David in Jewish circles actually had a very dubious catalyst- Shabbatai Tzvi. His movement is what made it popular and "Jewish" (as opposed to it's presence in other sources where he perhaps borrowed it from), and the Zionist movement which grew out of that (same funders, committees, etc.) enhanced it's popularity. I think the beauty of the symbol is that despite its essentially non-Torah, non-Jewish beginnings, it has become a symbol of Judaism. We've lifted it out of the mud, polished it, and made it a thing of beauty.

As historic refference of the age of the Magen-David, rav Simmons reffer to the Bar-Kochba rebellion of first century. I want to add to this that the Magen-David also appear in some ancient synagogues in the Gallil as well as in the arabic wall of Jerushalayim. Some stones have been dated to the second Temple-era, wich gives a clue to us that the use of the sheild of David well predated the Middle Ages, wich some historians wrongly claim the sheild was invented in. In fact the use of the magen-David goes back, as the name indicate, to King David and this is a known fact today among some families that descend from king David.

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I like to thank you, for the best explanation, i have ever read. By that i mean these words; quote: One idea is that a six-pointed star receives form and substance from its solid center. This inner core represents the spiritual dimension, //// But only till here, the rest does not fit in my theorie. And it goes like this; vold of the star all the points, towords the center. By doing that, you create a 3Dcube. And when i connect it with the spiritual center theorie, it gives me the same symbolical meaning, as with the islamic ka'ba. thanks Rabbi

Our God I Really Can Trust For Life Our God I really can trust for life- He that saved me from strife. Opening my thoughts far and wide- As His angel spared me death at my side. Wearing Jewish star symbols proudly I do- Being this proud Jew all the way through. Wearing two Jewish stars more than one- Prouldly wearing them publicly for everyone. Wearing my Mom's own tiny Jewish star- Celebrating our Jewishness together by far! Thinking heritage thoughts seriously I now do- What's our ultimate exiistance by being a a Jew?

Can anyone comment why we call it the star of David? Did David first come up with it? When was it first introduced in Judaism?

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Another take on the symbol of the hexagram is that what is in the macrocosm will be reflected in the microcosm - the maxim of the mysteries from the beginning of time. If we create a macrocosmic model of the world it will manifest in the physical world around us. It can also be seen in some schools of kabbalah as how God can influence the ruach if we accept and follow divine inspiration and guidance. There are many permutations i this most ancient of symbols that even predates Judaism.

The Star of David has the 22 Hebrew letters in it. Block letters. Google the star of David, look under images and you will find it and all the letters in the star. It is really cool!

the two interlocking triangles the connections and diffrences of powers of 3. the hexagon created in the center of the star is to me like core to life. think honeycomb the interlocking pattern of 6. the number 6 representing man since man was created on the 6th day so has much importance. part of the number 3 from another point of view the 3 divine connections of love being touch, smell, eye's. don't think touching is necessary to find that out the ideas of 3 by 2 to bring out not exact replica of self. seems as a spiritual bond a connection spiritual bond of love. so divine star of david as kingship comes dovid, and dovid was a man of love . its differences in balance in a relationship. it might just be when the 2 realize who they are. who become one brings out life and kingship of man when the 8th day comes around. they say melach mashiach, but how can he be him without his other true soul reflection.

Purchased the Star of David because it was so beautiful .Not being of Jewish decent I have learned the meaning which is even more beautiful because of the truth of the Star of David.

The letter dalid in the ancient Hebrew alphabet was a triangle. Two interlocking triangles could be attributed to King David and his royal house, as a royal cipher.

It was a beautiful article. I am wearing a Magen David on my chest for 8 years now. It has shielded me from much harm and it gives me hope.

Dan Brown explains in the Da Vinci Code that the triangles of the magen david represent man & women. The upward facing triangle=man (the sword,anatomy), the downward facing triangle=women (the womb). He explains that it symbolizes the necessary unity between man & women. I found a gemara in Berochos that explains why David refers to himself as totally righteous due to the fact that he helps husbands & wives live harmoniously . This may be why Davids shield is the symbol of unity between man & women; it was his merit! It may also be why the magen david is the symbol of the shield of the Jews.. so long as we have unity in our homes we will be shielded by G-d!!

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I,thanks Rabbi for giving the specific and exact meaning Star of David,very informative explanation thanks.

Dear Rabbi, I am so grateful that you explained this sacred symbol. I have been wanting to find out the Star of David's meaning for some time. I don't want to wear this symbol without knowing what it means. THANK YOU!!

i can't belive this was left out: it represents the unity of opposites, specifically male-female. also, heaven- earth, physical-spiriuta. this is a very jewish concept: unity, oneness, echadl

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The Star of David has alway meant so much to me. It says so much when I wear my necklace with the Star of David. It says what I believe, it says who I am and that I am willing to display that for all to see. G-d bless us all!!

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From Strength to Strength. I always smile with pride when I see the Magen David. Thank You for this wonderful article.

I wen to the King David Museum in the old city and there was a diagram on the wall showing how all the letters of the Hebrew Alphabet are in the Star.

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I read somewhere that the old Hebrew symbol for daleth is a triangle. David is spelled with 2 daleths. Those 2 daleths or triangles superimposed for the Star of David.

You can find great examples of the star of david online.

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While our rabbis sometimes like to find complicated reasons for rather simple issues, Rashi had it right when he advocated first looking for the Pshat (simple meaning). The Star of David is quite likely the two Daleds (which resembled triangles in David's time) which comprised his name intertwined as a kind of monogram.

I love how everything in our heritage points back to G-d and our dependance on him alone. Thank you for this explanation, no matter how you look at the SStar of David you must realize that G-d alone is our Shield, our rest and our Shalom!

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How early was the symbol of the six pointed star used by the Jewish people?Some sources attribute it to the middle ages and some to the actual physical sheild that King David carried in battle. Was the symbol used unofficially by some Jews at various times? It has also been said that the star was used as a symbol of magic. If anyone could help me with this I would appreciate it.

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My teacher did a interview with a person who survived. (you can find this in a collage book on the Holocast) He was a young lad at the time. He and his family were "relocated" to a camp. On his way to the camp, a guard came up to him. He said," How old are you?" He answered," Ten." The guard said," No, you are 14 and are a tailor." He said," NO I'm 10 and I don't know how to tailor." The guard said," NO!!!! You are 14 and are a tailor! So when the Nazia asked what age he was, he said 14. They then asked if he had ant talents, he said he was a tailor. The Nazia took him along with 15 others to tailor suits and shine shoes. It was hard, but later he found out that if he said he was 10 and not a tailor, he would have been gased, killed. That boy lived through the war, and then opened a tailor shop. He had been working there ever since. Sorry to say that man is now dead. But his memory will be forever known in the U.S. Holocast Book Of Records. Thank you.

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Who was Hayim Solomon...You will notice 13 stars in the right-hand circle of the US $1 bill. This was ordered by George Washington who, when he asked Hayim Solomon, a wealthy Philadelphia Jew, what he would like as a personal reward for his service to the Continental army, Soloman said he wanted nothing for himself, but that he would like something for his people. The Star of David was the result. Few know that it was Solomon who helped saved the Army through his financial contributions... and died a pauper.

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This is an awesome cite thanks for the
Education on the Star of David!

I wear a star of david everyday to symbolize what i believe in.

kool,this site helped heaps.thnx

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Wow! What an amazing website for information, it gives me all of the answers that I need for my homework, www.aish.com, continue the excellent work of giving others valuable information!

i am doin a project right now on this nd this website is giving me alot of info on star of david so try this site and see if it helps you luv always ,miranda

I am learning about the holocaust and the restrictions that the jews had it makes no sense that the other websites give no enough information about a certian thing that you may want to research for your school project. This is an awsome website.

star of david is indeed a symbol for our inner strength and faith in God. Allah (swt) is for all. Shalom from Salam.

I can not belive this.This is amazing!!!You put up a great web page this will help
me for my test of The Star of David .In school i am learning about Hitler and the Jews.Hiltler has a messed up mind.I just couldn`t belive what he did.
ashlen age 10

Ever since I was a boy I have loved the Star of David. Never knew why, I just did. I'm not a religious Jew by any means. How ever I AM a proud Son of Israel. Both my Parents were members of the JDL in the Late 60's through the early 70's. I have met holocaust survivors and listen to their stories. All have given me strength in my love for Jewish blood. This page has given me even more reasons of why I'm proud to be a Jew.

May the Star of David shine in our hearts and lives forever.

i think its nice that the Jews have a star to represent there religion and everything and the six pointed star symbolize Gods rule over the universe in all six directions.

Out of the ashes of World War II came the greatest nation on planet earth. The enemies of Israel branded us with a star; now that star shines brigher than ever and stands higher than ever. Long live Israel.
James

I just wanted to thank you--I am not Jewish, but I am a nursery school teacher in a Christian school and wanted to teach the children about Hanukkah as well as Christmas. I wanted to know the true meaning of the Star of David so I could be prepared to answer their questions. Your website is informative, yet presented simply enough that I can pass on this knowledge to my four-year old class. It's never too early (or in my case, too late!) to learn about other cultures and religions. Thank you!

THis website is sooo cool! It helps me find a lot of info

our cub scouts are learning about other celebrations around the world and we chose Hannuka. We are making the star of David and I wanted to be able to tell them what it symbolizes. This site was a great help. As our children understand the symbols, they may also develop understanding of the Jewish peoples.

Today I got up with a deep curiosity of find out what the Star of David means. As I was looking around I found this wonderful web site with a great information, and has given me a greatly understanding of the Start of David. Respectfully & Proudly I will share with others the great meaning of this. Thank you

This help me understand more about the jewish star and what it symbols thank you danielle

Thank you !!! We must remember the past in order not to repeat it and be
diligent to see that our symbols are forever remembered in faith instead of persecution..

Yea, this helped great. Even though lots of yr.7's used it, I'm in yr.10 and it helped out great.
Thanks.

I really enjoyed reading the meaning behind the symbol. I didn't know the true meaning behind it, and I cant explain the meaning to others when they asked. Thank you for the website. It was very informative.

As a year seven student this was a great help for my RE!

I really enjoyed reading the meaning behind the symbol. I didn't the true meaning behind it, I just wear the jewlry. Thank you for the website. It was very informative.

I am so glad I found this article! I am in the 7th grade, and it really explained SO much about the Star of David! It also helped me on my homework assignment very well!
Also, last night, I watched the Da Vinci Code. When Leigh Teabing says that the Star of David was really two pagan symbols for male and female, I was very confused. Though what Teabing said might have some truth behind it, I think that a lot of people got the wrong idea about this religious symbol. I am very glad that this article cleared up any confusion for me. I'll definitely recommend this article to anyone who wants to learn a bit more about the Star of David.
Again, thanks!

this is a great site for reaching the star of david...im in 8th grade and this is a wonderful site

I am a sixth grade Language Arts teacher, and our last unit in Language Arts and Social Studies is WWII and the Holocaust.

I am trying my best to balance the unspeakable horror with the stories of hope. In so doing, I am introducing Jewish symbols and the solidarity and hope they continue to represent.

As a 48-year-old woman whose father and two uncles served in the military during WWII, I heard first-hand accounts of so much. Teaching 11 and 12 year olds, I am trying to reach a sense of empathy in them...

This will help me so much. Thank you!

Mari Bradley

I think that this article should be read in every class in History because it is so interesting to know the truth.

THIS WAS VERY INFORMATIVE, THANK YOU

good explanation

please keep good work. Shalom

alex

I have seen the Star of David displayed in many ways. I knew it had some meaning relating to God, But I did not know what all it meant. Thank you very much for sharing this very helpful and useful information. I am now even prouder of this symbol and what it means. Nancy

Through other websites i have blearnt a lot about the Star of David but this website has told me things I could not find anywhere else. Thank you.

I have displayed a Star of David on my front door for some time with only a vague idea of it's significance (King David's shield). Your web page was concise and seemingly accurate. Thank you.

this information was very usefull for the topc that i was researching, which was the star of David, thank you very much! ~KRiStA~

I need this information for a school assinment and this website really helped

very helpful info I love the star of david

this helped me with my project for school. Very accurate info.

Very Much Informative! Awesome! Thx.

very informative
it helped me very much with homework

I have been told by more than one Rabbi, hebrew teachers etc that the Magen David is two interlocking Paleo Hebrew letter dalet. Which really makes sense since it is David who was our greatest King. This article has also showed how really important the Magen David is to us a Jews, why else has used it against us. It symbolizes where we came from the House of David which ultimately is where Mashiach will be from also.

This was a very informative article. It helped me a lot on the project I am doing for school. I am doing my project on the star of David and what it means to Judaism, and comparing it to the cross and what it means to the Christians. Thank you for your help.
Sincerely,
Amanda Jones

it gave me most answers for my assingment. thanx

Many Thanks for providing this information.

I have often wonder what the Satr of David meant. I thanh you for the information I just read. It makes alot of since. May the Blessings of the Almighty be with you.

i found this really appropriate for my task thanks

I have a friend that just received a U.S. Navy sword with the Star of David emblem on it. I am trying to find info. for him. Can you help me? He is a retired U.S. Marine. I would appreciate any info. you can get me or even to let me know if you know nothing about this sword. Thans

it is an amazing article about star of david I just love it!!! I need it for my school project i have learn a lot
THANK YOU

I was glad to find this explanation . I am Christian and don't know a whole about Judiasm ,but I certainly recognized the lie in the movie - "The Davinci Code " - the star of david was made up two pagan symbols the one that stood for male and the one that stood for female . I am just saddened by the fact that so many people will get taken in by this mans lies .

I needed this info for a report, you covered everything from the origin to the holocaust!

Thank you for the explaination of the Star of David. It is the first time that I actually got a clear understanding. I don't know anyone who could give me a clear answer.
Devlin

I really liked your explantion about the origin of the Star of David. Everytime I ve asked about its true meaning, I didnt get a straight and clear answer, so thanks for your explanatory article.
Noelia, someone interested in Judaism

So whether it is a blue star waving proudly on a flag, or a gold star adorning a synagogue's entrance, the Star of David stands as a reminder that for the Jewish people... in God we trust


This website helped my sister on a project for school this website gives good info

The paragraph that I copied above is my fav. paragraph of this website!!!:D :P

Elaine , 1/27/2006 wrote,
Symbolism of yellow star
I am a non-Jew reading "NIGHT" by Elie Weisel. It should be read by every human being. Thank you for your web site in clarifying the meaning of the yellow star worn to distinguish Jews during the Holocaust period.

I too am not Jewish and while reading "Night" I knew about the star of David, but did not understand the connection between the symbol and the Holocaust. Thank you for the information.

I am a non-Jew reading "NIGHT" by Elie Weisel. It should be read by every human being. Thank you for your web site in clarifying the meaning of the yellow star worn to distinguish Jews during the Holocaust period.

I used your site as I am trying to find out some more about a pin my grandmother gave me. It is an old silver 4 pence piece whith a star of David milled out on one side. This has then been made into a pin. The coin is dated 1843.

We are taught that the pinnacle of the triangle is the 'point of power' as it flows down to the people. The irony is that when you reverse the triangle, it is the people that rule together, down to the individual-yet all the lines of the triangles are interconnected. Both co-exist together, strengthen each other and have continuity and longevity--all with G-d's blessing.

Dear Rabbi,
I've been fascinating with Jewish religion since long time ago. From events happened to me recently, I feel that my present religion--Islam--was not felt matching with me anymore. I really appreciate if you could give me some recommendation for me to learn Judeaism.
I'm an Indonesian citizen, lived in Bandung, West Java. I'm 29 years old by April 14th this year, have Bachelor Degree in Animal Husbandry. I'm unemployed, seemed to me it's hard enough to find a job in Indonesia.
I have a desire to visit Israel some day, learning about Judeaism thoroughly. I have a mission (impossible, maybe) to introduce Judeaism in Indonesia. I get an intuition that my life was somehow dedicated for it.
Maybe you could give me some solutions. Can't wait for that.
Thank you for reading my message.
Sincerely Yours.

PS: Since Indonesia are still the largest Moslem country in the world ( anti-Jew sentiment is considerably high in here), I really appreciate if you could keep my profile in confidentiality. Thank you again.

I am curious and want to explore the jewish religion

I have fallen into this site by chance( looking fot the Star of David shape)really liked the information. This will help me teach Judaism to my kids in an interesting manner.

i loved this site because it helped me understand Judaism better. it has also strengthend my resolve to convert to judaism in 2 years

thank you for finally explaining the significance behind the star of David. Im a 23 yr old Jewish man, from a secular home, who is now coming closer to Judaism. Coming from a secular home, I am in the dark on MANY Jewish customs, traditions and the significance behind the things I do know. Happy Chanukkah, and G-d bless

The site is very informative, thank you for your work.

i enjoyed the site. it was full of helpful information and facts that were a great help on a school project

Thanks for all the information that this site has to offer.
Shalom.

i really like this site. it has helped me with my project. ALOT. well just wanted to stop by and say thanks.

thanks alot , randi.

thanks for the info put on this page it was a big help in my understandingof jewish heritage.

Thank you for the information shared in the site, was able to gather more knowledge, however I am unable to purchase star of David ( finger ring ), presently I am residing at Bangalore India.

Thank you for the great site! It really helped me answer my student's question about the origin of our star and our beautiful heritage.

This site is a great help for background information for my sixth grade students. We are reading Number the Stars and my students know very little about the Jewish religion. So, thank you for a great background source that enabled me to give my students clear, concise information concerning the Star of David.

ok so as i was searching the internet fo a couple of phisiscs question i had i came across a website that spoke of some very complex quantum energy flows as i read and tried to understand the jargon i came across a part that said that the basic make up of all the enrgy in the universe can be summed up in to two kinds of "fluid" energy the cube and the " star tetrahedron " that also seems to be of the same base 12 structure in the human dna since i didnt really know what a " star tetrahedron " was i looked it up and found out that it was basically a tree dimetional star of david and algo that geometrically speaking this shape is used to describe the volume of a cube... so we have a star of david and a cube that are the basic make up of the universe and coincidentailly human dna and then we have the fact that the star of david is the measure for a cube hence we may conclude that misteriously enough the star of david is the basic shape of the cosmic weeve and that my friends is quite shocking... given the kabbalistic siginficance of the sign way before any of the above facts of SIENCE where dicoverd... http://www.sciforums.com/archive/index.php/t-2591.html (thats where the whole thing about the star tetarhedron\cube\dna comes from...)

Hello.. I do not mean any disrespect whatsoever but i bought a star of david necklace thinking it was a normal 6 pointed star. It says that Jews were forced to wear special badges during the Middle Ages, both by Muslim and Christian authorities, and even in Israel under the Ottoman Empire.
I am a muslim.I mean no disrespect but I am curious. Did the muslim and christian fight with the jews or along side the jews?

I do not label my self as jewish, nor any other label, nor any labeled religion, I just am. I would just like to share some information that I got through visions. I seen the Star of David on a number of ocasions in visions. The star has #'s on it #1 at the top and #6 at the bottom, #2 at top left tip then #3 at top right tip, #4 left bottom tip, #5 right bottow tip. In the middle of the star is a puddle of clear water in a circle. The feelings and words that come to me with this vision is that the puddle of water is consesness and the star is an energy grid. also this vision shows me the puddle expanding in size and mass evenly until the star is consumed in a perfect circle of water wich is consisness. Well just thought I would share that with you all I often have visons but never really know what they mean. but hope It helps someone out there. Have great day. :)

Thank you for the information on the Star of David. I am always grateful for any education I can receive about religious symbols.

great thanks

Thank you for this article. I am jewish and through my 19 years of life i had never really know much about the star of david. it may sound stupid because you would think i knew about it because i am jewish but my family isnt very informal when it comes to our religion. so i thank you for putting this article up.

enjoyed the article now i have a better understanding of the star of david....

~*~*~I think that dis ebsite is ok, and has a resonable quality of information, however the layout of the website could be improved. I think it is a bit dull and boring!~*~*~ :O) !!!!

Only The People of God has such a great history. A very interested comment about the Shabbat and the other days. It is great to have such a heritage.

I am an ESE Social Studies teacher and am currently teaching about WWII and the Holocaust. I am not Jewish and know little about the religion itself. One of my students asked me what the Star of David meant or stood for in the Jewish religion. I promised to research it and let him know. I am greatful to have found your informative web site. It has been a great help to me and my class.

This was a wonderful article!!!!! The most informative information I have recieved concerning Magen David.

i think this is very cool info and i am learning about the star and i am reading this book called Number The Stars .i azm 11 years and i Love to learn about the Jewish History I think to that u sould put this on kids websites

You will find a creative little "twist" to the Star of David when you read Dan Brown's, "The Da Vinci Code."

i didn't know about the "God ruling the universe" thing...i thought it was all about the Holocaust...wow..i really learned something here..thanx.

It is my personal belief that The Star of David is the symbol of the eternal covenant between the Almighty (triangle pointing up) and His People (triangle pointing down) becomes sealed by the acceptance of one party of the other (intertwining triangles). The same becomes a Shield for as long as the laws of covenant is upheld and followed by His subjects.

Thank you for this opportunity because I enjoy learning from this web site.

One thing I found familiar about the Star of David is that it resembles a simple water molecule string. Six oxygen atoms and 12 hydrogen atoms.In freezing conditions you get a symmetrical hexagonal crystal. Also drawn out as a molecular compound with the covalent bonds, it is similar. Just wanted to let you know.
Thanks
Jaran Higley, Utah

wow, this is interesting. i am doing a world geography report on the star of david and i need info and urls on the subject. this site was really a lifesaver. thanks very much ~~Lindsay

this is the best.i finally found a site that helped me a lot on my project for my world history class.thank you thank you.did i say thank you yet.anyways thanks agin.

ive looked all over the net for information about the star of david because i am writing a paper on the star of david. THE BEST SITE FOR INFORMARION ON THE STAR OF DAVID. Thanks

this site is the best for teacher refrences.

My school does a monthly geography club that studies different countries each month. Last month was Israel, and I asked everyone there "What does the star of david mean?", and no one could answer.
Thank You very much for clearing that up.
---Nyzarc

I am finding all my school information here it's GREAT! Thank you

since i was young i was so fuzzed about what the hexagram meant...but after reading this article i have found out that really the so called "star of David" represents Israel-small but astonishing...

thanks for sharing this one of a kind knowledge...

if one were to draw 3 lines in the center of two perfect triangles that were inverted over each other there would be 12 perfect triangles. if one were to say there there is a perfect symbol,say a circle. i say a circle because it's always perfect. i then would give God this symbol because a circle is neverending. a triangle can be described as a birth, death, rebirth. i would call it mankind. my point simply put is that even though im not Jewish, The Star Of David is a flag that Israel should be proud of as i am of the American flag. God bless your nation.

Will use this info for a non-Jewish class I'm to address at a Christian nursery school.

i never know that The Star Of David mean so much. I have truely learned a lot thanks.

Thank you for your information. My father gave me a necklace with the Star of David. Your website help me prove the real meaning behind the symbol. Thank You.

Symbolism is a personal interist of mine; studying the meaning behind everyday, (and not so everyday,) symbols is just a hobby. However, I'm basically CPU- intolerant. You make it ease, therefore: Well Done!

Thanks for your help this web site is the best iv seen yet over "The Star of David" My friend Sara waz here 2 she told me about it..Thanks again!

i am helping my son with his school homework, thanks for your information.

I like this site ... i am studying judaism for GCSE in school your comments have been very helpful! and i am sure that i will comp;ete my homework with an A* thankyou very much!

thanks for all the info it helped heaps

thanks...got some useful info

Thank you very much for you testimony about the the Star of David. You have been blessed.

May God bless you and keep you always.

I was doing some research prior to selling a "Star of David" ring and this gave me just what I was looking for. Concise and informative. I didn't have to look any further. Thank you!

THANKS SO MUCH I REALLY APRCIATE IT IT HELPED ME WITH MYJEWISH PROJECT THANKS

In doing research for a novel, needed a bit of information of Magen David...instead I got a lot and appreciate the details. This lends authenticity to the story. Thanks

Thanks...i had a school project and this is all teh information i needed!

thanks for info, had to do project on it loved it!!!!

I had to do a oral presentation on the Holacaust and i chose the Star of David. You were the only website to give me great detailed information to make my presentation happen.

Your site helped me find just what I needed for my school project on the Star of David!

This website was a great help with my school project that we are doing in honor of the Holocaust. My topic was the Star of David and your interpretations of the meaning are outstanding while also easy enough for an eighth grader to interpret.Thanks for your help!!! <3

I had an Internal Assessment for a IB course where my topic was Judaism. I needed to be able to explain the Star of David and you were the only website that presented the information i actually needed. Thank You.

This is excellent information for one whom has the courage to further study the parallels of GOD, to better understand humans.

My Niece asked me about the star of David! as it was for her school work.
I looked on your site and found just what she asked for. Thanx.

This website was a great help with my school project that we are doing in honor of the Holocaust. My topic was the Star of David and your interpretations of the meaning are outstanding while also easy enough for an eighth grader to interpret.Thanks for your help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

this is a great site

this website about the star of david was wicked. i learnt more in the 10 mins of reading this pack of information than my teacher teaching me all of this stuff in a whole term.thanks alot. i hope i got a good GCSE level for R.E

A blend of strength & Nurturing!

this was very interesting to me i have been wanting to learn more about all of this and now i can

I have learned more now that i have read this page. I am Proud of my Family's Traditions in Judaism and proud to say I were The Star Of David.

I had been asked the meaning of the five pointed star by a Catholic Priest teaching Sunday School to teen-agers. Although I had taught Sunday School at my synagogue many years ago, I could not recall the answer. Thank you for being there when I needed you..

Thank you. I have wondered about the significance all of my life. I am proud to say that I love Judaism and everything we represent for G-d.

it was the most wonderful thing i ever had read

I would like to thank Rabbi Shraqa Simmons for making this wonderful website filled with great information! It helped me a lot on my homework!

I am African American born in Tennessee throughout my life I have been in love with the Jewish people. My mother an African/Native American mix had the same passion. Somehow our blood and our hearts are Jewish. My teenage son has the same natural love for all things Jewish. Thank you for being a good resource for all things Jewish.

hi! thanks for all the informatoion. i am doing a project on religions! i don't like projects but this is a good place to see for looking up the jewish symbol!

Your article was great. The powerful effect of the star of david during nazi rule would perhaps draw more readers.

Your halfway there, but a translation of the magen also explains why we should treat others as we wish to be treated by others. It also explains why human beings cannot see what they are doing. Even when it is obvious to the detatched observer.

i am a teacher adn a student just asked me why i wear a jewish start andwhat doesi t mean? i ddi not know, so i found the answer on your site.

The Star of David is very awesome and pretty. I would be proud to wear the Star of David as it shows bravery and I am not even a Jew!

The Star of David signifies the Eternal Union between The God of Israel and The Jewish People.

All people should be educated as to the reasons behind religious symbols and practices. I am certainly happy to have learned so much from a single web site! As a teenager, it is difficult when living in a world of judgment and stereotypes to sort through all of the assumptions and find the truth. It is heartening to know that there are those, such as yourselves, willing to educate people on the truth.

This wesite told me everthing I needed on the Davis Star from My Project
Thanks

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I looked in many places for the origin of the Star of David. I was curious for a long time since I heard it was originally an occult sign (hexagram). However I couldn't understand why the Jewish people would pick such a sign. Turns out there are other reasons for it. Thank you for this study.

on this website I found evey piece of info that I needed!

The star of david or Magen David is the sign of Judaism. During the holocaust jews were required to wear the star of david on their sleeve, front or back of their shirt, or on their jacket. It also had to be visible at all times for the Nazis to know that they were a jew and because it was one of the Nemburg Laws passed.

this is the best page to find all the right information!!!!!

One forgets information if not used. Not only was this a refresher but more important it gave a deeper symbolism to an already important symbol in one's life.

this site helped a lot. i never knew the true meaning of the jewish star. thanx again

This website really told me alot about the star. in writting my histroy research paper i put the wrong information about the star, but thanks to this site i managed to correct that mistake before the paper was due.

Excellent site! It helped me understand the star of david more, and as a jew its a thing I want to know. Thanks!!

Great information! It helped me a lot to learn about the Star of David for an english Informative speech that I had to do. Thanks!

I used this article to prepare Sunday School class. It had lots of interesting information I had no idea about. Thanks. Keep up he good work.

Thanks alot for this website. It told me alot and I know tons more about the star of David now. More info is always better!! Thanx

This was a wonderful help. I can now give an answer whenever I'm asked about my star.

I thought this information was very helpful. I needed to do research on the Star of David and this is exactually what I needed. Thanks again.

Thanks a lot for making this web site

I needed to do a project for history on the Star of David. I was able to get all my information off you article. It was very helpful!

Thanks!

The name Star of David, derived from the Hebrew "Magen David" (literally "Shield of David"), hints that there would be a direct connection between the star and (King) David.
A legend states that David would have worn a Star of David on his shield, whenever he went into battle. Not a single shred of evidence was ever found for this however.
The Star of David is a hexa-angular star, also called hexagram. This hexagram was used during the ancient history as a magical sign by among others by the Greek, Romans and the Babylonians, and taken over later by among others the Jews.

In the Middle ages the Jews used the hexagram specifically to the following three ends:

• as a decoration, and in particular as a graphical picture of a rose with six half round leaves;
• as a magical symbol. Thus pregnant women used the image of an hexagram as protection for the unborn child; others used it as a deterrant against demons;
• as an astrological symbol, and in particular as a graphical picture of the sun or a big star.

Despite the fact that the hexagram was used in an ancient past for several goals already in Jewish society, back then it didn't have the meaning the Star of David currently has by far.

Be well.
Paramatma

As far as I know,the star of david,if dismemberd in 2 parts,forms two triangles...
The one pointing down,is simble of god's looking down and loving his people from above.The second one,pointing up,shows us not only the way that the people look to god,but underlines that our god is ONE,for it ends in one single point.

A non-Jewish colleague of mine received a beautifully painted ceramic Magen David from a friend, with a note saying: "As a symbol and reminder of life's ultimate meaning".

She didn't have a clue either about the 'symbol' or its meaning... so she came to me for an explanation: and I didn't have a clue either, except about the Star's general representation as a Jewish identification sign of Israel and its people at large.

Your clear explanation solved my immediate problems and avoided my embarassment: thank you!

I've also heard it described as two Yad's entertwined.
"The yad can be thought of as an equilateral triangle.

The Star of David is formed by intertwining two equilateral triangles. The Star of David has a total of 360 degrees, symbolizing perfection. The two triangles can be thought of as two intertwining yads, an obvious symbol of a handclasp. The triangle pointing up symbolizes mankind's hand reaching up to God, while the triangle pointing down symbolizes God's hand reach down to man."

Symbolising the covenant people... in a handclasp with God?

When my deceased father returned from the carnage of World War 1, he understandly lost his faith; consequently, I received no formal religious education. I am learning here, and I respect this religion very much. It is the only one that makes any sense to me. Thank you.
I too experienced the fires of war in World War 11; so, I do not condemn my father. He was a great man, and he respected your faith. Rex

This is a very nice summary of the history of the Star of David. Miriam

When we look at the Star of David we
should be then reminded that it is G-d
we indeed do trust. For He is our
shield and help in time of trouble.

I heard one story that the triangles in the Star of David represent G-d reaching down to man and man reaching up to G-d. I like that one.

I like to think of the Mogen David as a symbol of a blessing. If you place your hands flat on a surface with thumbs extended and joined and your index fingers touching, you will make a triangle. When another person places his hands over yours, you will form a Mogen David. If a person is being blessed by one person then G-D could be the other person to form the Mogen David.

We (my friends and I) want to know all we can about Jewish history and articles, such as this, help so much.
Thank you,
Sandra R

I've been taught it orginated as the shield of David's army. Rotate the star slightly and you have 2 points to rest the head between, 2 points covering the arms and 2 points covering the legs. Thus becoming the "Star of David."

Without doubt whatsoever, the writer resonates with and identifies ABSOLUTELY Judaism and the "symbol." Please remember that at its' simplest level of geometry there are two triangles. Yet, geometry is a mathematical science, which may also be used in geology, botany and zoology, representing the "basic" matrixes or patterns to which matter assembles into form. Virtually any subjective interpretation works for that person, who then transposes emotional and psychological dynamics upon a shape or geometric form. The Kabbalistic view, more accurately approaches the truth, as to duality, polaritity, disparity, similarity, of the material (visible) versus spiritual (invisible) Nature of existence. Anecdotely, the ancient Brahmins of "Vidya" (ancient name for India) also held sacred the same symbol, but placed within their terminologies and frames of reference. Who has first claim, we, they or Nature.
The latter, for the Creator created, then came Adam (Man)!

Also, the star can symbolize the unbreakable spirit of the Jewish people. The stars are interlocked into each other, and can not be pulled apart. About an earlier comment, don't forget that many "ancient mosques" are actually ancient synagogues stolen and converted into mosques. Its true that the star only became a widely known jewish symbol in the 19th century, but its been in jewish art and architecture for ages.

One interesting interpretation of the Jewish star I saw is that it represents the dual roles of Adam Harishon and Avraham Avinu. The triangle that's wide and the top and narrow at the bottom represents man's acceptance of divine bounty. God provides, and we take sustenance therefrom. That's a regular human being's job, as it were, on earth.

Avraham, however, has the additional responsibility to elevate the physical world in service to God. So he has to take the vast resources of the world (the wide base) and refocus them back to the source of all blessing -- the narrow top--Hashem. Doing both is the job description of every Jew. And of course, the Avraham triangle lies on top of the Adam one.

The star of david has seven spaces. Six triangles and the central. In the three vertical space write: Abraham,Israel, Yzhak. In the four side triangles write: Sarah Rivkah Rachel, Leah. If in each of the seven spaves you light a candle you get the seven flames of the Holy Menorah. Israel is at the center Abraham to the right and Rivkah to the left. By the initials, the order: Abraham, Sarah, Leah, Israel, (Be)Izhak,Hatachlit (Rachel) and Rivkah make the sentence : Aish Li Bahar meanibg: Fire for me on the mountain.

Of course we mustn't forget that the Jews weren't the first to use this ancient symbol. It appears in Native American history, as well as in some ancient Muslim mosques. The 6-pointed star became an "official" Jewish symbol in the late 19th century at the beginning of the Zionist movement. The only "true" symbol of the Jewish people is the 7-branched Menorah, or Temple Light, now used as the official symbol of the State of Israel. No one else in history has ever used that symbol, and it is the only one we can truly call our own.

Like most signs and symbols in Judaism: there are many interpretations as well as multiple levels of interpretation. The great "Star" or "Shield of David" is no exception! There is a progressive correctness to all of these interpretations from every generation of Jewery...and there will be more added in every generation yet to come as Jewish history and lived experience build on the this primary symbol's meaning. Like G*d himself these interpretations are myriad...they are the fullness of each one seperately and yet all of them collectively as well. In the end: for some Jews and non-Jews...this great star is only a political symbol and nothing more. The bottom line in the end is that both G*d and his people are at the foundation of its meaning and power in a world that is often at enmity with both.

Thank you so much... I'm new to Judaism and am seeking to know more! I enjoy reading perspectives regarding Jewish symbolism and the historicity and significance of artifacts Ü

Somewhere along the way I heard that the star of David was based upon the fact that the ancient way of writing Hebrew, which is different from the one that we currently know (and that is referred to textually as "ksav ashira") hinted at the name of David. That is because the ancient way of making a Daled was a simple triangle, and that the name of David was Daled-vav-daled. i.e. two triangles in a straight line. Hence, the star of David was essentially a pun/fun yet profound way of presenting the name of David as sort of a "logo". (Don't ask me where the vav comes in!)

I had heard that at the time of King David, Hebrew Script made the letter Dalet the same as a Greek Delta is today. The triangles were actually interlocking Dalets, for the two that David is spelled with.