Known as the Star of David, or the Magen David, and commonly associated with Judaism today, the six-pointed star is actually a relatively new symbol of the Jewish faith.

(RNS) Donald Trump’s recent use of a six-pointed star in a tweet widely deemed anti-Semitic has raised many questions about the Star of David, a symbol of Judaism. It adorns synagogues the world ...

Donald Trump's recent use of a six-pointed star in a tweet widely deemed anti-Semitic has raised questions about the Star of David, a symbol of Judaism. It adorns synagogues the world over and is ...

Hillary Clinton’s campaign says a tweet from Donald Trump that appeared to feature the Star of David is “disturbing” and part of a pattern that “should give voters major cau… ...

Next to Hillary Clinton, there is a red, six-pointed Star of David -- the primary symbol of Judaism -- that reads, "Most Corrupt Candidate Ever!" The tweet has since been deleted, ...

All perfect praise be to Allaah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allaah, and that Muhammad, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, . is His slave and Messenger.

The six-point hexagram is not only seen as symbolic of Jewish pride. The star, which is rendered in blue on the Israeli flag, is also seen by many as a symbol of support for the state of Israel.

Donald Trump on Saturday tweeted an image accusing Hillary Clinton of being “corrupt” with a six-pointed star, before deleting it hours later after a loud chorus of backlash.