Star of David

This blog (by Zeev Barkan) is dedicated to the Star of David, its history, its various meanings and usages in different cultures. It includes thousands of pictures of Star of David, six-pointed stars, hexagrams, Solomon's Seals, Magen Davids and yellow badges,and served as a resource for three books and four art exhibitions.

Wednesday, January 03, 2007

Hanging the Star of David

Picture is courtesy of Beny Shlevich who published it on Flickr and wrote in the caption: Klaipeda, Lithuania, 2005. As if nothing happenne...

Arab-Israeli Peace Card

Picture of a Jewish star on top of a Christmass tree is courtesy of "w.wabbit" who published it on Flickr. It is a Blessing of Pea...

Ulstar Flag

Hexagram appers on the Northern Ireland Ulster Flag, which is based upon the St. George’s Cross. St. George is the Patron Saint of England,...

Tuesday, January 02, 2007

Malaga, Spain

11th century Moorish Star of David made from pebbles Picture is courtesy of "Turnips" from Flickr who wrote to me: It's par...

Tobacco Synagogue -3

The splendid wall with Stars of David of the Tobacco Synagogue in Budapest, Hungary. It looks just great! Picture is courtesy of "Big ...

Tobacco Synagogue -2

Delicate Star of David window grilles from the Dohany Synagogue in Budapest, Hungary. Picture is courtesy of "Whistling in the Dark...

Monday, January 01, 2007

The Non-Jewish Star of David

Here in Israel we tend to think that the Star of David is an unmistakably Jewish symbol, but six pointed stars serve other religions as well...

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