Star of david

The Star of David, called the "Magen David" in Hebrew, is a modern symbol of Judaism and the Jewish people. It is the central symbol on the national flag of Israel. It can be traced back to the medieval era where it was used for decorations, ornaments and protective amulets. Not until the 17th century did the hexagram begin to represent the Jewish community as a whole.

Noah Wyle, star of HBO’s ‘The Pitt,’ recites Shema on screen

Wyle, who is an executive producer on the show, collaborated with its creators, R. Scott Gemmill and John Wells, to help create the character of Dr. Robinavitch, who is Jewish.

 Noah Wyle in HBO's "The Pitt."
Senior Vice President at Amazon Web Services Dr. Ruba Borno wearing a necklace featuring the map of "Palestine from the river to the sea."

Amazon executive wears 'Palestine, from the river to the sea' necklace

 Rebecca Affachiner.

Recalling the 'Betsy Ross of Israel' - Rebecca Affachiner and her flag

 Apr 17, 2024; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets center fielder Harrison Bader (44) reacts as he rounds the bases after hitting a two run home run against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the sixth inning at Citi Field.

New York Mets' Bader wears Star of David on belt in support of Israel


France accuses Russia of 'online meddling' over Stars of David graffiti in Paris

"Russian online meddling against France reflects a persisting opportunistic and irresponsible strategy of using international crises to create confusion and tensions," France said.

 A woman walks past a building tagged with Stars of David in Paris, France, October 31, 2023

Is the Wagner Group responsible for the wave of antisemitism in France?

A network of bots that prosecutors believe is controlled by the Russian mercenary group Wagner Force promoted photos of spray-painted stars on social media, a French official said. 

 A flag with the logo of Wagner private mercenary group is attached to a car during an automobile rally at a patriotic festival marking Russia's National Flag Day in the Moscow region, Russia, August 23, 2023.

Alex Bregman draws Star of David on hat during MLB playoff win

Bregman followed in the footsteps of players such as Julian Edelman and Deni Avdija, who have also sported Jewish symbols on their uniforms after crises affecting Jews around the world.

Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman (2) reacts after scoring a run against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the first inning in game seven of the 2017 World Series at Dodger Stadium.

Only geniuses will answer correctly: How many triangles are there in this picture?

Follow the instructions, and see if you can manage to find the correct answer.

 How many triangles are in this drawing?

On the Turkish-Syrian border, a city’s last Jews watch the ending of an epoch

A symbol composed of a Star of David entwined with a Christian cross and Islamic crescent has practically become the city’s logo.

Turkish Jews join to blessing prayers of Mi Sheberah by Chief Rabbi Izhak Haleva at Neve Shalom synagogue in Istanbul

Bethlehem gunmen attack hotel for displaying Star of David, menorah

The Palestinian Authority Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced it has closed the meeting hall and launched an investigation.

Elias al-Arja, an owner of the Bethlehem Hotel, said he does not expect business to significantly return to the city until next Christmas season.

Why does an Episcopal church in an Alaskan town have a prominent Star of David window?

Was there a miscommunication in the process of designing the window? Did a synagogue somewhere else receive the window that was intended for the church in Sitka? The answer remains a mystery

An aerial view of Anchorage, Alaska.

A few words and a Star of David for my uncle in Italy

In the hot, dusty wheatland town of Malmesbury in South Africa where they grew up, Tony was everyone’s ticket to a good time.

 Nathan ‘Tony’ Cohen (right) in Tel Aviv, where he was treated after escaping from captivity in Tobruk.

On This Day: The Israeli flag is formally adopted

The original version of the Israeli flag had been used as the symbol of Zionism since 1897.

An Israeli flag [Ilustrative]

German-Israeli singer insists he suffered antisemitic discrimination

Gil Ofarim became a cause celebre after he said that an employee of a Germany hotel told him that he would not receive service at the Westin Leipzig hotel unless he covered a Star of David.

 Gil Ofarim im Kieler Max Nachttheater, 2018.

Hundreds protest German hotel after Jewish celebrity denied room over Star of David pendent

Ofarim asked why others who arrived after him were admitted before him. According to Ofarim, another customer replied telling him to “take off the star.”

 Gil Ofarim im Kieler Max Nachttheater, 2018.