Israel Flag

The country of Israel officially declared its independence in 1948. During that same year, Israel also adopted its first official flag design. This first design of the Israel flag is the same one that is still being used today. Israeli flag history is strongly rooted in Jewish tradition, which is fitting, because the majority of the population of Israel follows the Jewish faith.

You may be wondering: What does the Israeli flag stand for? In order to fully understand the flag of Israel, you must first know what it looks like. There are many pictures of the Israeli flag online, but it can also be described, as the Israeli national flag’s design is rather simple. The Israel flag consists of a blue Star of David on a white background, with a blue stripe across both the top and bottom of the flag.

There are many theories about the true meaning of the Star of David, the central image on the Israel flag. Some scholars believe the Star of David is meant to represent the number seven, which is found quite frequently in the Old Testament. Others feel the Israel flag’s Star of David represents the astrological chart of David, the Biblical king whose name the Star bears. Whatever the true meaning of the Star of David is, it has been used as a symbol of Judaism since the Middle Ages. The hexagon shape formed in the middle of the Star of David on the Israel flag also mimics the shape of another symbol of Israel, the Shield of David.

The blue stripes at the top and bottom of the Israel flag are thought to mirror the design of an important Jewish garment. This garment is called the tallit, or prayer shawl. You can find images of the Israeli flag and of the tallit online. As these images will show you, the tallit has a white background with blue stripes, just like the Israel flag.

Parents who are not Jewish but wish to teach their children about Judaism may wish to do so during Jewish holidays such as Yom Kippur or Hanukkah. The Israel flag is a good place to start the lessons, since it incorporates such a recognizable symbol of Judaism. You can find a printable Israel flag online to decorate for the holiday, or your children may make drawings of the Israel flag to help them learn.