Re: [Cz-L] Fw: Star of David, University of Chernivtsi

Dear Mimi, dear list members,

When I was a student at the University, I was told the hexagram
(six-pointed star) symbols are there for decorative purpose only, and
possibly come from the Buddhism/Hinduism related ornamentalism. The
same refers to swastika symbols that one can also notice among the
rich decorations of the University walls.

There is an article on the ornamental use of hexagram in Christian
(incl.Byzantine) & other cultures here:
http://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/jsource/judaica/ejud_0002_0013_0_12997.html

Sincerely,

Ludmila Aliyeva
Chernivtsi

2010/9/27 Miriam Taylor <mirtaylo_at_indiana.edu>:
> I believe that I have an explanation for the stars of David ornamenting the
> "Residenz".  When these buildings were built, the church had insufficient
> money to complete the project and the Jewish community gave them a larger
> sum of money. The then metropolitan of the Orthodox church, Hackman and
> chief rabbi Lazar Igel were good friends. Apparently they played chess
> together and more importantly, together designed the plan and layout of the
> city.
>
> I am of course not in the least bit prejudiced, but in my opinion, the city
> plan of Czernowitz is wonderful and makes the city very livable.
>
> I do not know enough about Byzantine and later Orthodox elements of design,
> but it also could be that a six pointed star is one of them. It is certainly
> easier to draw a six pointed star, than a five pointed one.
>
> Mimi
>
>

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