What was the importance of the Star of David?

Answer 1

From 1941 or 1942 onwards all Jews living in Germany and in most areas under German occupation had to wear a yellow star of David on their outermost items of clothing. The purpose was to make them easily recognizable as Jews.

Answer 2

It is important to the Jewish people because of King David of Israel.

Jewish answer:

The Star of David is not an important thing in Judaism, but it is understood (in the last few centuries) as a symbol of Judaism.

Answer 3

It is not important. It isn't mentioned in the Hebrew Bible, or the Talmud, or the Code of Jewish Law.

The Star of David is a symbol of minor significance, used very little until recent centuries.

Answer 4

The "Star of David", which is actually called The Shield of David in Hebrew, is a secular symbol that represents the Nation of Israel.

Answer 5

it is a symbol, like the Cross to Christians or the Cresent to Muslims.

Answer 6

to label Jews