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Word: magen (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1955-1955
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This week, when Jerusalem's Hanukkah lights had flickered out, few believed that the peace would last. Many Sabbath drivers took the precaution of marking their cars with the Shield of David-the symbol of the Jewish Red Cross that marks doctors' cars. "Even with a Magen David one isn't safe," said one driver, "but at least one is safer." The orthodox leader, Rabbi Blau, however, deplored the violence. "If I had my way," he said, "every Jew who wishes to stand up against what he believes to be a desecration of his faith would demonstrate...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Religion: Hanukkah in Jerusalem | 1/3/1955 | See Source »

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