I did not forget to draw 6 candles for the 6th night of Hanukkah. The candles are in the six rooms shaped like the Star (or Shield) of David. The six pointed star has been used by various cultures for centuries. As a “goth girl” in the 80s I was really into occult symbolism and remember reading somewhere that the shape represented the “invisible trinity in the heavens” inverting to meet “the praying man on earth.” Rewatching “The da Vinci Code” the other night reminded me that some see it as representing the union of man and woman. It’s been used as a protective talisman, it’s known under many names (like the Seal of Solomon). Sources argue over whether the name Shield or Star of David was first used in Jewish mystical writings or Islamic mystical writings. The symbol was used to decorate Christian churches centuries before it was seen in a synagogue. It’s funny and sad how people fight over differences more than they embrace similarities.