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Jewish Symbols. From Living Judaism by Rabbi Wayne Dosick. Magen David. Star of David Was on the shields of David’s warriors Symbol on the Flag of the state of Israel Used throughout the world as a clear and unique identifying symbol of Jews and Judaism. Menorah. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Jewish SymbolsFrom Living Judaism
by Rabbi Wayne Dosick
Magen DavidO Star of DavidO Was on the shields of David’s
warriorsO Symbol on the Flag of the state of
IsraelO Used throughout the world as a clear
and unique identifying symbol of Jews and Judaism
Menorah
O Seven (or nine) branched candleholderO One of the oldest Jewish symbols—one of the
ritual objects described in the TorahO Today the nine branched menorah is used in
celebration of ChanukahO The seven branched menorah is the
authentic ancient symbol (one for each of the 6 days of creation and 1 for sabbath)
Chai O The Jewish symbol of lifeO Expresses the hope and prayer for
life, health and prosperityO Popular Jewish toast—L’chayim—To
Life
Mazal TovO Means good luck or congratulationsO Particularly used for significant life
events (ie. Bar Mitzvahs, weddings, birthdays, etc.)
AmenO Literally “So be it”O Means I agree/affirmO After a blessing it is customary for
those who have heard the blessing to say Amen
ShalomO Means hello/goodbye/peaceO Comes from root word shalem which
means whole/completeO Peace comes when there is
wholeness, completeness, unity.O Pease is the eternal Jewish prayer—
world peace, peace between people, inner peace, harmony.