Star of David appears on an antique (late 1940’s) mold manufactured by Josef Wallersteiner for Hakishut (the decoration) company, metalwork, Bezalel style, 1936-66.
Copyright: Simple Books - Josef-inheritance 2008,
Contact: shaham_e@zahav.net.il
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Monday, July 14, 2008
Protocols of the Elders of Zion , German Edition
Star of David appears on the cover of the German Edition of the most notorious anti-Semite book, Protocols of the Elders of Zion, Munchen 1933 (The first year of the Third Reich). The book is offered for sell at an Israeli bookstore called Simple Books/josef-inheritance, and the caption on their website reads:
Die geheimnisse der weisen von zion weisen in deutscher sprache herausgegeben von gottfried zur beek verlag frz. eher nachf, Munchen 1933, soft cover 72 page Copyright: Simple Books 2008
Protocols UK edition 1970
Reubeni Prince of the Jews
Dobush from Kar Aza, Israel referred me to this photo of a Star of David on the cover of Max Brod’s book, Reubeni Furst Der Juden (Prince of the Jews), Munchen, 1925. The book is offered for sell at an Israeli bookstore called Simple Books/josef-inheritance. (Copyright: Simple Books 2008).
The reason the Star of David appears on this book cover is, most probably, that legends tell about David HaReubeni, 16th century Jewish leader who had a flag with the Star of David on it. Some say that the Magen David’s name came from David HaReubeni and not from Biblical King David.
From Wikipedia entry Max Brod
Max Brod (May 27, 1884 – December 20, 1968) was an Austrian (later Czech) author, composer, and journalist of Jewish origin, later settled in Israel.
From: http://www.libraryjournal.com/article/CA6541458.html
Halter, Marek. The Messiah. Toby. Apr. 2008. c.485p. tr. from French by Lauren Yoder. ISBN 978-1-59264-216-8. $24.95. F
The author of both historical fiction (e.g., The Wind of the Khazars) and religious fiction (see the following review) turns to the 16th century and a little-known crusade by a Jewish prince who went to Italy to marshal support for a Jewish state in what is now modern-day Israel. David Reubeni, the prince of Chabor, claims that he is one of the descendants of the tribe of Reuben (one of the ten tribes out of 12 that disappeared from history). He is a prodigious scholar, a military genius, and an enigmatic figure in his white woolen tunic with the Star of David emblazoned on the front. After passing through deserts and traveling by ship from Arabia, he arrives in Venice and finds the Jews there and in other cities living in ghettos, impoverished and longing for the messiah to relieve their misery. Reubeni refuses their adoration and the appellation of messiah. He wants to establish a land where Jews can live in peace and to convince Pope Clement II of his mission; the key to his strategy is a Judeo-Christian alliance that could counter the growing influence of Islam across the Mediterranean. This exciting and well-researched book is highly recommended.—Molly Abramowitz, Silver Spring, MD
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Italian Holy Ark Curtain
Star of David on a Holy Ark Curtain (Parochet) from Italian Conegliano Veneto Synagogue, which had been erected in 1701. The whole Synagogue was transferred to Israel in 1952, and is exhibited at the Italian Jews Museum on 27 Hillel St. Jerusalem Israel 97226241610
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Copyright: U. Nahon Museum of Italian Jewish Art 2008
Italian Hanukkah Candlestick
Star of David on a splendid silver Italian Hanukkah candlestick from the Italian Jews Museum on 27 Hillel St., Jerusalem, Israel.
Contact: jija@netvision.net.il 97226241610
Copyright: U. Nahon Museum of Italian Jewish Art 2008
Saturday, July 12, 2008
14th Maccabiah Postage Stamp
Star of David with the number 14 that marks the 14th Maccabiah
Issued on 29/06/1993
Designer: Danny Zilberman
Emanuel
Photo of a Star of David on the flag of the first pre-Israeli merchant navy, Emanuel, was sent to me by Dobush from Kar Aza, Israel, who found it on Hebrew Wikipedia entry: Emanuel (ship)
Zoom in:
http://picasaweb.google.com/zeevveez/ScannedStarsOfDavid/photo#5222092501948037458
http://flickr.com/photos/zeevveez/2660199113/
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