An important symbol of the Jewish religion, the Star of David is also known as
Shield of David acknowledging that, as with King David, life is not won without
the support of the Almighty.  The six points of the star represent God's rule over
the six directions of the universe.  The interlocking of the two triangles testifies
to the inseparability of the Jewish people.  According to the mystical Jewish
teachings of Kabbalah, the two triangles represent the dichotomies inherent
in man - good vs. evil and spiritual vs. physical.  It also symbolizes the
reciprocal relationship between God and humanity.  The triangle pointing
upward represents good deeds rising to Heaven, activating the flow of
goodness back down to the world, represented by the triangle
pointing downward.