Is it permissible to combine the Star of David and the Cross in one pendant?
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Question
Hello, could you please tell me if it is permissible to wear a pendant in the shape of a Star of David combined with a Cross?
Answer
Shalom!
Thank you for your question.
From the perspective of Judaism, Jews are not permitted to wear any symbols that reflect another religion. One of the key reasons is that Judaism adheres to the purest form of monotheism, and a Jew is not allowed to acknowledge other faiths.
As for a non-Jew, such a pendant may be perceived by the Jewish community as a highly offensive gesture because it creates the impression that Judaism and Christianity are compatible, which in practice, they are not. With all due respect to everyone who follows their religion, there is no inherent unity between the Cross and the Star of David, and therefore these symbols should not be combined.