True or False: The Star and Crescent is a main symbol in Judaism.

True

False

Answer: False (Non-Sacred Symbols: Magen David (star of David or Shield of David)

Kippah (small cap for worshiping) are common symbols of Judaism.

Shofar (ram's horn)

Lulav (bundle of branches from different species of trees)

Sacred Symbols: Menorah (7 branched candelabrum used in the Temple)

Mezuzah (small case containing the words of Shema)

Tzitzit (complex procedure for tying knots)

Explanation:The Menorah is the ancient symbol of Jewish faith. It is a seven-branched candelabrum that was lit by the Kohanim (high priests) every evening in the Temple (in Jerusalem). In modern times, there is a something called a ner tamid: a lamp or torch that represents the menorah. You will also find many artistic interpretations of the menorah among the decor of any synagogue (we are not allowed to accurately replicate objects of The Temple).

False