Learn about various Jewish signs and symbols, including the mezuzah, tefillin, tzitzit and tallit, yarmulke, menorah, Star of David, and chai.

Its association as a distinctive symbol for the Jewish people and their religion dates to 17th-century Prague. In the 19th century, the symbol began to be widely used by the Jewish …

Dec 31, 2024 · Star of David, Jewish symbol composed of two overlaid equilateral triangles that form a six-pointed star. It appears on synagogues, Jewish tombstones, and the flag of the …

Probably the most ubiquitous of Jewish symbols, but also the least significant, is the six-pointed star (or hexagram). While little is known about the origin of the Star of David (or in Hebrew …

Jewish symbols are prevalent on wimpels; Torah binders made from the cloth used to swaddle a child on his Brit Milah. Common themes and symbols are linked to positive wishes for the life …

Known in Hebrew as a Magen David (shield of David), geometrically it is two triangles superimposed on each other, forming the shape of a hexagram. Though today the symbol …

There are no doubt many Jews who have never seen some of the hand signs, nor do they understand their origins and purpose. The Sign of the Priestly Blessing. Of all the Jewish hand …

Mar 3, 2015 · I recently discovered that the famous Vulcan salute is actually a Jewish symbol. Is that true? If so, what does it mean? Response: Yes, the Vulcan salute is an authentic imitation …

Chai or Hai (Hebrew: חַי "living" ḥay) is a symbol that figures prominently in modern Jewish culture; the Hebrew letters of the word are often used as a visual symbol.

A mezuzah is not meant to be a protective device, nor lack thereof a source of direct punishment. A mezuzah is a sign and reminder of the Covenant, of our love and commitment and our …