A Jewish lawyer was detained by London police after wearing a Magen David necklace at a pro-Palestinian rally. Officers reportedly described the Jewish symbol as a “possible antagonistic emblem or sign.”
The symbol used in modern times by many Jews is called by the name Magen David in Hebrew. It is incorrectly translated into English as “Star of David”. The proper translation is Shield of David. See the post: Regarding the Parochet (ark … Continued