What are the symbols of Judaism?
Jewish symbolism reflected not only a sign but a religious tactile representation of any values, ideas and the relation between God and man.
Jewish symbolism reflected not only a sign but a religious tactile representation of any values, ideas and the relation between God and man.
Chai has a very deep meaning of "life" and is composed of the Hebrew letters, Chet and Yud. It is usually seen on jewellery or ornaments with the word "Chai" on them.
The star of David (also known as the Magen David and "shield of David" in Hebrew) is the most well known symbol of Judaism and takes the shape of a hexagram. It is a six-pointed star and is now represented on the Israel flag.
The menorah is an ancient symbol of Judaism and is a seven-branched candelabrum made of gold and used for decoration for the ancient Israelites and has evolved in to the emblem of the state of Israel and is now seen in most synagogues around the world.
The Shofar is a ceremonial horn made from the horns of a ram or antelope and is used in Jewish services, blown during certain special times of the year or to mark important events.
Tefillin are leather boxes containing specific scripts from the Torah and are worn during prayers. This practise is believed to bring them to an illustriously higher level of spirituality.
A kippa is a hemispherical, clothed material head covering worn by Jewish men as an honourable symbol to god and to attain the religious requirements. Married women also wear a variety of head coverings ranging form scarves, a wig or a hat to represent their modesty and humbleness.