Magen David
What is it?
It is a six-pointed star associated with King David and often referred to as David's Shield. Although this motif was depicted on some parts of the Jewish Temple, it was merely decorative. It appears as a symbol of Judaism only from the 17th century. So how did the six-pointed star become a symbol?
Legend
Romantic stories about the Star of David lead to the streets of medieval Prague. The Prague Jewish community was the first to adopt this symbol as its own. From there, mainly thanks to Jewish writings, it spread throughout the world and thus became a universal symbol of Judaism. According to Kabbalists, the star is supposed to protect against evil spirits.
Reality
Historians long debated whether the legend was actually true. However, most of them have been leaning towards a different version for several decades. Yet it is in many ways close to the legend. The symbol did indeed begin to appear frequently in medieval Prague. It appeared on banners carried in honor of the coronation of Vladislav Jagiellon, it adorns the Old-New Synagogue, the Jewish Town Hall, and was also on the seal of the Jewish community. However, as a simple symbol of Judaism, the star was not generally accepted until the 19th century.
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Large metal pendant - Star of David with the four-lettered Name of God. Height 4.6 cm.
Cap with print – with the Star of David and the witty slogan “MOSSAD. IT'S NEVER AN ACCIDENT”. The perfect accessory if you don’t lack a sense of humor and at the same time want...
Cap with print – Star of David. Universal size – adjustable with Velcro.
Cap with print – Star of David. Universal size – adjustable with Velcro.
We present you a clear diary for the Jewish year 5786, which is ideal for your pocket. This handy diary contains all the important holidays, necessary times and minhagim, so you...
Make yourself happy with this elegant black bracelet adorned with a Star of David. It consists of three connected parts, which are joined at the end by a metal opening. The...
Elegant cufflinks in the shape of an interwoven Star of David made of solid base metal. These cufflinks serve as a beautiful gift for any important occasion; from Bar Mitzvah...
Let the world know whose side you are on! Dark green waterproof car sticker with the motif of the Israeli army Size 10 × 10 cm
KNIHA POUZE V ANGLIČTINĚ / THE BOOK IS IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE Author: Josef Blaha Published in Prague, 2018, first edition ISBN 978-80-270-4324-8 Discovering the Torah with...
KNIHA JE V ANGLIČTINĚ / THE BOOK IS IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE Author: Josef Blaha Published in Prague, 2019 ISBN 978-80-270-6850-0 Judaism and love : essays on Jewish thought and...
KNIHA POUZE V ANGLIČTINĚ / THE BOOK IS IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE Author: Josef Blaha Published in Prague, 2018, first edition ISBN 978-80-270-4782-6 Creation of the world in the...
The book Redemtion in the Lurianic Kabbalah and Its Branches deals with a little known aspect of Rabbi Luria's mystic teaching, about Redemtion. The author of the book is...
Azriel of Gerona, Azriel ben Menahem (Heb. עזריאל בן מנחם) (c. 1160 – c. 1238) was one of the most important kabbalists in the Catalan town of Girona (north of Barcelona) during...
Small pendant with the Star of David, 1 cm, color: silver
Small pendant with the Star of David, 1 cm, color: brass
Eye-catching pit earrings with star of david, silver. Screwing closure.Diameter: 7mm, silver purity: 925/1000
Height 2.8 cm, widest diameter 2.3 cm, inscription Praha (Prague) and the Star of David, ceramics.
