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The symbolism and meaning of Judaism plays an important role in the Jewish people's lives. But ancient Judaism differs from modern Judaism. The Hebrew word for symbol is ot, which, in early Judaism, was a visible religious token of the relation between God and man. There are four symbols most used by the Jews. Star of David, Menorah, Mezuzah and the Torah.
In ancient times, King David entered the battlefield holding a shield which is known as "The Star of David." It signifies the protection of God given to King David. The Star of David symbolizes the six directions of space plus the center, under the influence of the description of space found in the Sefer Yetsira: Up, Down, East, West, South, North, and Center. It has become a very important Jewish symbol. This six pointed star, can be found on mezuzahs, menorahs, tallis bags and kipot. The Star of David becomes known as a Jewish symbol and it was apparently adopted later in Jewish history. The star has been used to adorn the cover of the Torah, and it is found on Jewish synagogues and tombstones. The symbol has much emotional history for the Jewish people having to do with the Holocaust, when it was used by the Nazis to identify the Jewish people. Today The Star of David continues to be a heroic symbol for some Jews, and it has been put on the flag of Israel with the creation of the modern State of Israel in 1948. It is known as a symbol of modern Jewish culture.
Menorah is a Hebrew word meaning "candelabrum." In relation
In ancient times, King David entered the battlefield holding a shield which is known as "The Star of David." It signifies the protection of God given to King David. The Star of David symbolizes the six directions of space plus the center, under the influence of the description of space found in the Sefer Yetsira: Up, Down, East, West, South, North, and Center. It has become a very important Jewish symbol. This six pointed star, can be found on mezuzahs, menorahs, tallis bags and kipot. The Star of David becomes known as a Jewish symbol and it was apparently adopted later in Jewish history. The star has been used to adorn the cover of the Torah, and it is found on Jewish synagogues and tombstones. The symbol has much emotional history for the Jewish people having to do with the Holocaust, when it was used by the Nazis to identify the Jewish people. Today The Star of David continues to be a heroic symbol for some Jews, and it has been put on the flag of Israel with the creation of the modern State of Israel in 1948. It is known as a symbol of modern Jewish culture.
Menorah is a Hebrew word meaning "candelabrum." In relation