The flag of Israel

I've learned some interesting things about Jewish symbolism, and two of these symbols are present on the flag of Israel. While the flag is directly connected to the Jewish people, it also has some secrets of which many people are unaware.

The star of David is the prominent center piece. Interestingly, the star of David is not necessarily a Jewish symbol. It has been used by Muslims, Free Masons, Raelists, Theosophists, Hindus, and others. In fact, the menorah is the only symbol that is exclusively Jewish.

The blue stripes also are connected to Judaism. In the Bible, the Israelites are commanded to have one of the threads of their prayer shawl dyed with tekhelet. This dye shows up 48 times in the Hebrew scriptures and the dying process has since become extinct. Today, many Jews instead have another blue, black, or purple dye used. The blue stripes on the Israeli flag remember these threads.