Letters How to Send Letters We prefer letters relating to JN articles. We reserve the right to edit or reject letters. Letters of 225 words or less are considered first. Longer ones will be subject to trimming. Letter writ- ers are limited in frequency of publication, Letters must be original and contain the name, address and title of the writer and a day phone number. Non-electronic copies must be hand signed. Send letters to the JN: 29200 Northwestern Highway, Suite 110, Southfield, MI 48034; fax (248) 304-8885; e-mail, letters@the jewishnews.com . We prefer e-mail. Just minutes from the border! 1526 Ottawa Street, Windsor Canada 1 8774-FREEDS I4vL,E,9 Mon, Tues, Wed 9:30 am-6:00 pm • Miffs & Fri 9:30 am-9:00 pm Sat 9:00 am-6:00 pm • Sun 12 noon-4 pm Hari Oritia Be Well Chiropractic Therapeutic Massage Dear Patients / Clients, We are OK. Due to a fire in our building, we are relocating. We need your help! Please call our office, or visit our website to leave us your contact information and date and time of your next appointment. Phone : (248) 489-4044 www. B Wel ICh i ropractic.com About The Star The Jewish star, or the star of David, is not mentioned in the Hebrew Bible or the Talmud ("Seeing Stars',' May 10, page 16). It would have been unaccept- able to mention it since the Second Commandment (Deuteronomy 5:8) says: "Thou shall not make thee any graven image or any likeness of any thing that is heaven above or that is the earth beneath ..." It is assumed that this symbol was introduced in the 12th century. At that time, Jews increasingly adopted hab- its of the locals and dressed like them. The Christians were easily identified by their cross; the Jewish star seemed a reasonable imitation. There may have been Jewish stars earlier than the 12th century, but the spread of this symbol became more and more popu- lar at that time. Why does the Jewish star have six points? There are many theories, including the association with King David. Indeed, nothing is mentioned in the Bible about David's shield, but it was presumed that he had one. Magen David became a spiritual God's protection of David. In Israel, it is not a Jewish star but the Magen David — the shield of David. Sometimes, this symbol is called the star of David as a compromise. Many theories try to explain the meaning of the six-edged star. The sexiest was found in The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown, page 446: "The star of David ... the perfect union of male and female ... Solomon's seal ... marking the Holy of Holies, where the male and female deities — Yahweh and Shekinah — were thought to dwell." These thoughts have nothing to do with reality, but are as good as any of the other explanations. The Jewish star can be used as the utmost elation and recognition of des- tiny, but it also can become derogatory and yellow. It depends on the vision of whoever sees it. In the world of anti-Semitism, the star is a Cain mark, a sign of evil that was cursed by God. But do not forget: The Jewish star, David's shield or the Star of David is on Israeli flags all over the world and in Israel. Isaac Barr, M.D. Southfield Another Organizer Regarding your article "For Love Of Israel" (May 11, page 14), the West Bloomfield walk would not have been so successful nor run so smoothly without Executive Director of Temple Shir Shalom Andre Douville's input and dedication, and all his efforts. He spent weeks coordinating the walk itself and organizing the addi- tional attractions: the Family Fun Fair, the community picnic and the KidsKlez Band, along with countless hours planning and setting up this event. There were, in fact, many vol- unteers that showed their support and did help out along with Mark Segel. Amy Selik Farmington Hills Black And Jewish We send our gratitude and love to Camille F. McMillan for her pride in being black and Jewish ("Who's Accountable?" May 10, page 6). While we do not have the opportunity to tell her so in person, we ask her to imag- ine that we are giving her an immense old-folks hug. Al and Vivian Best Farmington Hills This Month In History: May 1939: The moshav (farming settlement) Shadmot Devorah ("fields of Devorah"), located northeast of Kefar Tavor, was founded by German settlers. In 1970, the moshav had 166 inhab- itants; in 2002, 367. It produces crops, fruit and dairy products. Taken from Encyclopaedia Judaica, 2nd Edition, © 2007, www.encyclopaediajudiaca.com . © 2007, Thomson Gale t4k nurnEr 'Oa Don't Know What international Jewish organization owns land in countries that are enemies of Israel? — Goldfein Thank you and Be Well! 6 Dr. Jason Ellis Marsha Nemon Chiropractor Massage Therapist May 17 2007 •uouegai pue epAs ul puel awos pasequid 'mg ul auqsaled gsppni ui puel bu!Ang uebag pue papunol seen pqm ipunj leuo!leN qs!mar aqi Liamsuy .1:Copyright 2007, Jewish Renaissance Media