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Probably the most ubiquitous of Jewish symbols, but also the least significant, is the six-pointed star (or hexagram). While little is known about the origin of the Star of David (or in Hebrew Magen “Shield of” David), it has long been associated with Jewish people and graced thousands of synagogues all over the world.
Common symbols include plants or flowers, symbolising the tree of life (often equated with the Torah), a chuppa (to illustrate the wish for a marriage under the guidance of the Torah), a Torah scroll and crown, and animals.
The Hebrew alphabet ( Hebrew: אָלֶף־בֵּית עִבְרִי, [a] Alefbet ivri ), known variously by scholars as the Ktav Ashuri, Jewish script, square script and block script, is traditionally an abjad script used in the writing of the Hebrew language and other Jewish languages, most notably Yiddish, Ladino, Judeo-Arabic, and Judeo-Persian.
Introduction to the Hebrew Alphabet. The Hebrew alphabet, the holy language of the Bible, is used for biblical Hebrew, Modern Hebrew, Jewish Aramaic, Yiddish, and Ladino. It consists of 22 letters, all consonants, none of which are lowercase. Each letter has its own sound and numerical value.
Learn about the religious and cultural significance of various Jewish symbols, such as mezuzah, tzitzit, menorah, yarmulke, Magen David, chai and hamesh hand. Find out how to use them, where to see them and what they mean.
Bibliography. Further reading. External links. Star of David. Tekhelet colored Star of David, as depicted on the flag of Israel. The Star of David ( Hebrew: מָגֵן דָּוִד, romanized : Magen David, lit. 'Shield of David') [a] is a generally recognized symbol of both Jewish identity and Judaism. [1] .
Kabbalah. Letters of Light. The Hebrew Alphabet Explained. This series explains the mystical meanings of the Hebrew letters including the significance of the letters' names, their phonetic sounds, their graphic design, and even their corresponding numerical values. Aaron L. Raskin. ChabadU. 10:00. Letters of Light: Aleph. Aaron L. Raskin. Watch.
