The history of the Star of David (Magen David in Hebrew) is more than a little murky. How did two overlapping triangles become the single most powerful icon of the Jewish people? We unpack the roots of the Magen David as an ancient Kabbalistic amulet tracing its path into the universal symbol of almost all things Jewish and Israeli. After watching the video, use the prompts below to learn more and get your students thinking.
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