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Jewish people live all over the world, but
Israel holds a special meaning for many as the place from which their ancestors came, and
as the place that many want to visit or live. The flag of the modern Jewish state of
Israel is therefore an important symbol for many Jews. It may be seen at a number of
Jewish celebrations such as Sukkot (hanging amongst the decorations in the Sukkah) and Simchat Torah (being waved by children in the
procession of Torah Scrolls). The blue stripes represent the stripes on a Jewish prayer shawl. In the middle of the flag is a Star of David (Magen
David, or 'shield of David' in Hebrew), a blue six-pointed star. |
