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Jewish Symbols and Sacred Objects

The Star of David Significance When/Where It is Used 7 spaces recognizing the 7 days of creation Used on the Shield of King David to win battles Used on: 1) the shield of David, 2) Israeli Flag, and 3) symbol of Jews

Torah Scrolls Significance When/Where it is Used Contains the Torah (teaching) and is central to the Jews Most important object used at synagogue services Used to study for Jews Recited from at Bar/Bat Mitzvah

Menorah Significance When/Where it is Used 7 branched candelabra Recognition of the miracle of Maccabees when the oil lasted for 7 days Used in the synagogue to represent Israel as “the light unto nations” Central symbol of Hanukkah

Mezuzah Significance When/Where it is Used A special box that contains the Shema, the central prayer of the Jews Means God is present in the house Mounted on right side of door frames (except bathroom doors) Strict Jews touch it as they pass by and kiss their fingers to express love of God

Shofar Significance When/Where it is Used A ram’s horn blown as a celebration of God’s Creation and heralding the Messiah Used as a “Call to Prayer” on special occasions like Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur

Kippah/Yarmulke Significance When/Where it is Used A skull cap that beautifully embroidered and worn as respect for God by covering the head. Worn during prayer/Torah study and synagogue services Strict Jewish males wear them all the time

Tallit Significance When/Where it is Used A prayer robe/shawl made of silk/wool with 613 tassels on the fringe for the Commandments Worn during prayer/Torah study and at mourning synagogue services

Tefillin Significance When/Where it is Used A leather strap with two leather boxes attached (1 by heart and 1 on forehead) containing quotes from the Torah and/or the Shema Worn during prayer/Torah study at a synagogue service To represent God is in our mind and in our heart