Culture

Flag

The blue stripes on Israel's flag symbolize the stripes on a tallit, the traditional Jewish prayer shawl. The white symbolizes the radiance of the priesthood, and the blue symbolizes the splendors of the firmament. The Star of David signifies God as the protector or shield of David.

Israel's flag.

Religion

Israel is a major part of the Holy Land, which is important to many religions. The religious affiliation of the Israeli population is 74.2% Jewish, 17.8% Muslim, 2% Christian, and 1.6% Druze. There are many different holidays that are celebrated in Israel. Here are some examples:

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