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===5. During the Holocaust the Nazis used a yellow “ Jewish Star” to distinguish and humiliate Jews. === ===6. In October 1948, the Star of David was accepted as an official symbol of the new State of Israel and was set on its flag. === ===7. In Kabala the Star of David signifies the number seven (the six poles plus the center), which has religious significance in Judaism. ===
 * 1) === According to some traditions, this six-point star symbol decorated David's warriors' shields (before becoming King David), and hence the name David Shield.[[image:0862c3540361ab69d10906c5.jpg]] ===
 * 2) === The Star of David appears in the earliest synagogues, such as the one in Kefar Nachum (Near Tiberius in the north of Israel).[[image:2606739759318586163.jpg width="359" height="270"]] ===
 * 3) === Christians and Muslims associate this symbol with King Solomon and with mystical forces. 4. The Zionist movement adopted the symbol as well, and in 1879 a blue Star of David was placed in center of the flag. [[image:b5ce9254d283c90c3a2935a5.jpg]] ===

9.This symbol is very similar with a ancient magic star.[[image:images.jpg]]
10. The star appeared at 12 century, and it’s used for amulet.

http://blog.eteacherhebrew.com/israel-history/star-of-david-few-facts-about-this-jewish-symbol/