Jewish symbols

Menorah, Star, dreidel

Jewish symbols are visual images and objects associated with Jewish religious and cultural identity.

The Star of David (six-pointed star) and menorah (seven-branched candelabrum) are the most widely recognized, appearing on synagogues, jewelry, and the Israeli flag.

Other symbols include the chai (Hebrew letters meaning "life"), the hamsa (protective hand), mezuzah, and Torah scroll.

These symbols serve as markers of faith, community belonging, and cultural heritage.

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Hebrew alphabet · red string · Torah scroll · tree of life · kippah · tallit · chai · twelve tribes · Shabbat candles

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