Symbols

v  The Star of David began in the 17th century because the Jewish wanted to represent themselves against the Christians.

v  The star is their representative symbol.

v  This symbol also signified the shield of King David, and in the Middle East and North Africa it was considered to bring good luck.

v  Fun Fact - Some say that the top of the triangle of the Star of David means the upward direction towards God. While the lower half represents the real world that exists below.

v  The nine branched Menorah (shown at the left) is usually lit during Hanukkah, which is celebrated during December.

v  The seven branched Menorah (shown at the right) is lit in the temples every morning, and is as important as the Star of David.

v  The Mezuzah is placed outside of Jewish homes to signify the presence of God. Inside the Mezuzah is the Shema, which is a scroll that has the passage from God reminding us of His presence and His commandments. 

v  Exodus names the sons of Israel who went to Egypt.

v  Genesis is the beginning. 

v  Deuteronomy is when Moses speaks to the Israelites. Moses dies and the Israelites reach the Promised Land.

v  Numbers is the story of the Israelites journey through the wilderness.

v  Leviticus is when God called Moses to talk to him.