About the Israeli Flag
The Israeli flag is a symbol of national pride for Jews. It represents a safe haven in a world where they often find themselves being persecuted.
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Features
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The Israeli Flag incorporates the Blue Star of David on a white background with a blue stripe on both the top and bottom. The flag design is intended to portray the Star of David on a Jewish prayer shawl better known as a Tallit.
History of
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The Israeli flag was originally adopted five months after the country was established. The date of the adoption was Oct. 28, 1948.
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Size
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The flag near the ancient Jewish fortress of Masada is 2,165 feet by 328 feet and sets the world record for the largest flag. It was unveiled in 2007.
Misconceptions
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Some people believe that the stripes symbolize the Nile and the Euphrates rivers and the land in between. It is said that the Jewish people refer to this as the land promised to the Jews by God, or better known as the boundaries of Eretz Yisrael.
Evolution
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For many years there were many flag designs that were discussed, yet in 1948, the design that we know today was adopted. It has not changed.
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Resources
- Photo Credit Mohit Joshi
