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 happenned.

It remind us of the relevancy of the Haggadah which says that In every generation there are those who try to destroy us but G-d saves us from their hands.

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 Peace in Hebrew and in Arabic. The green tree looks like a Christmass tree so in fact the blessing is about peace between Arabs, Israelis and Christians. The six-pointed star is used by Christians Muslims and Jews, and it is the fittest symbol of their future coexistence.

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, and his cross is on the national English flag. The Ulster Flag of Northern Ireland is considered Loyalist because of the Crown.
There is a dispute as to the meaning of the star, with some maintaining it is the Star of David, and others say it represents the six counties that make up Northern Ireland.

Picture is courtesy of  "Still burning" from Flickr

Northern Ireland 1971 Queen Elizabeth 

Machin SG NI 60 Scott NIMH 46

Malaga, Spain

11th century Moorish Star of David made from pebbles

Picture is courtesy of "Turnips" from Flickr who wrote to me:

It's part of the flooring at the Malaga Alcazaba in Andalucia in Spain

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 Logie's Missus" from Flickr

Tobacco Synagogue -2

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

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. In this blog I published six pointed stars from India, Nepal, Jamaica, Japan, China, Spain, Arab countries etc. I reckon there are more non-Jews than Jews who use our national emblem with or without assigning to it the meaning of the Magen David...