Magen David Adom: Israel’s Lifesaving Shield Nov 14, 2024, 5:34 AM ... MDA, known in Hebrew as מד״א or “Red Shield of David,” has been recognized since 2006 as Israel’s national aid ...

Shield means protection. The Star of David, in Hebrew, Magen David, when Magen means shield, is probably the most recognized symbol on earth, but no one knows its history.

Magen David Adom, Hebrew for "red shield of David," is Israel’s national emergency medical service. Founded in 1930, MDA has grown into a cornerstone of Israel’s healthcare infrastructure, ...

Marking the 75th anniversary of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) since its establishment, top defense officials on Wednesday unveiled the “Shield of Steel,” a unique Jewish Star of David symbol ...

In 1948, when the State of Israel was created, the Shield of David was adopted as part of the flag. But it is widely used on Torah covers, Hebrew Bibles and all manner of Jewish ceremonial objects.