Tuesday, November 27, 2007

Adi Vardi - IDF Stamp

IDF-Stamp-magen-davidSuggestions to change Israel’s emblem that were designed in 2001 by first and second year students in Wizo Design Academy in Haifa guided by Hayim Shtayer and Terry Schreuer; courtesy of Hayim Shtayer.
Designer: Adi Vardi
Copyright: Adi Vardi 2007
This form of a triangle is recognized by Israelis as the IDF Stamp, which means that the flying dove of peace is a joke... we are too militaristic for that.

Non-Jewish Tombstone -1

 Solomon’s seal Free Masons
We, Jews, tend to think that, in general, the Star of David is “ours”; and that, in particular, the Star of David on tombstones in “ours”. But here’s an example of one that is engraved on a non-Jewish tombstone.
Photo is courtesy of Gora Gray who published it on Flickr
under the title: "Thomas Cummins, died 1843 - Plympton St Mary, Plymouth"
Gora Gray wrote in the caption:
The 'G' in the centre of the Star of David means 'GOD' - its a masonic symbol...Thomas was living at Union Street in Plymouth in 1841 .
To be more exact this symbol is called by the Free Masons Solomon's Seal, since King Solomon is considered to be the first Free Mason...

Non-Jewish Tombstone -2

Hexagram Masonic symbol
We, Jews, tend to think that, in general, the Star of David is “ours”; and that, in particular, the Star of David on tombstones in “ours”. But here’s an example of one that is engraved on a non-Jewish tombstone.
Photo is courtesy of Webrarian who published it on Flickr
and wrote in the caption:
Pillars, arches, Star of David, the letter G, the TH monogram - how many masonic symbols have I missed?. BTW The 'G' in the centre of the Star of David means 'GOD' - its a Masonic symbol.
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Monday, November 26, 2007

Aviation in Israel Stamp

Postage Stamp Aviation magen david
Winged Star of David on the tab as well as on the wing of the airplane in the body of the stamp.
Desined by Paul Kor in 1959 for the 10th year of civil aviation in Israel

UJA Stamp

Star of David Postage Stamp logo
Star of David made from the roots of a tree in an original design by Imanuel Blaushield
The stamp was issued in 1978.

Yizhak Gruenbaum Stamp

Gruenbaum Stamp magen david
Black Star of David on white background. Caption on tab: 1879-1970
Yizhak Gruenbaum was the first interior minister of Israel and a leader of the Zionist movement in Poland.
The stamp was issued in 1980; Designed by Mordechai Krop.

Sunday, November 25, 2007

Triangle and Heart

Srulik-magen-david IsraelMagen David made from a triangle and a heart inside the Israeli flag along with the famous Srulik caricature which stands for the Israelis
Copyright: Hayim Shtayer 2007