Jewish History Nerds

The Star of David: A Symbol That Means Everything—and Nothing


Listen Later

What does the Star of David really mean—and how did it become the symbol of Judaism and Jewish identity? In the Season 4 premiere of Jewish History Nerds, hosts Yael Steiner and Jonathan Schwab explore the history of the Star of David, also known as the Magen David or hexagram. From decorative motif to mystical symbol, from Jewish pride to Nazi persecution, this iconic six-pointed star carries a complex, and at times contradictory, legacy and story.


Click here for a picture of the badge that Nazis forced Jews to wear. 

Click here for a picture of the Israeli flag.

Click here for a recap of the information discussed in the episode.

Click here to watch Unpacked's YouTube video "The Surprising History of the Star of David."


Be in touch. We want to hear from you. Write to us at [email protected].


This podcast was brought to you by Unpacked, a brand of OpenDor Media.


Follow @unpackedmedia on Instagram and check out Unpacked on youtube.


-------------------

For other podcasts from Unpacked, check out:

Jewish History Nerds

Soulful Jewish Living

Stars of David with Elon Gold

Unpacking Israeli History

Wondering Jews

...more
View all episodesView all episodes
Download on the App Store

Jewish History NerdsBy Unpacked

  • 4.6
  • 4.6
  • 4.6
  • 4.6
  • 4.6

4.6

162 ratings


More shows like Jewish History Nerds

View all
The Office of Rabbi Sacks by Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks

The Office of Rabbi Sacks

524 Listeners

What Matters Now by The Times of Israel

What Matters Now

318 Listeners

The Israel Guys by The Israel Guys

The Israel Guys

249 Listeners

Identity/Crisis by Shalom Hartman Institute

Identity/Crisis

181 Listeners

18Forty Podcast by 18Forty

18Forty Podcast

640 Listeners

For Heaven's Sake by Shalom Hartman Institute

For Heaven's Sake

376 Listeners

Unpacking Israeli History by Unpacked

Unpacking Israeli History

1,032 Listeners

Call Me Back - with Dan Senor by Ark Media

Call Me Back - with Dan Senor

2,862 Listeners

The Times of Israel Daily Briefing by The Times of Israel

The Times of Israel Daily Briefing

989 Listeners

Nice Jewish Girls by Unpacked

Nice Jewish Girls

24 Listeners

History for the Curious - The Jewish History Podcast by JLE

History for the Curious - The Jewish History Podcast

175 Listeners

The Power Of by Unpacked

The Power Of

31 Listeners

Homeland: Ten Stories, One Israel by Unpacked

Homeland: Ten Stories, One Israel

30 Listeners

Soulful Jewish Living: Mindful Practices For Every Day by Unpacked

Soulful Jewish Living: Mindful Practices For Every Day

143 Listeners

We Should All Be Zionists Podcast by Einat Wilf

We Should All Be Zionists Podcast

207 Listeners

Wondering Jews with Mijal and Noam by Unpacked

Wondering Jews with Mijal and Noam

95 Listeners

Israel: State of a Nation with Eylon Levy by State of a Nation Podcast

Israel: State of a Nation with Eylon Levy

361 Listeners

Here I Am With Shai Davidai by Shai Davidai

Here I Am With Shai Davidai

291 Listeners

UNPACKED at Camp: Kids Talk Israel by Unpacked

UNPACKED at Camp: Kids Talk Israel

3 Listeners

Stars of David with Elon Gold by Unpacked

Stars of David with Elon Gold

53 Listeners