Star of David Art Shines on the Negev as a Beacon of Hope and Healing

Soroka Medical Center now home to "The History of the Star of David" public art installation by artist and filmmaker Marc Bennett.

"The History of the Star of David" art installation is now on view at its permanent home at Soroka Medical Center in Be’er Sheva, Israel. Artist and filmmaker Marc Bennett’s monumental artwork greets visitors, patients and their families with its uplifting color palette depicting the enduring journey of the world's most recognizable star. 
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The Star of David Takes Flight

EL AL partners with the American Friends of Soroka Medical Center announce partnership to Bring The History of the Star of David Artwork to Israel

As the national airline of Israel, EL AL takes its responsibility as a cultural ambassador very seriously. Since 1948, with EL AL’s maiden flight from Geneva, Switzerland to Tel Aviv; the carrier’s fleet has proudly displayed the flag of the State of Israel on its aircraft’s tails. In this spirit, EL AL announces a partnership with the American Friends of Soroka Medical Center to bring The History of the Star of David artwork to Israel.  
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Give Art with Soul this Rosh Hashanah

The History of the Star of David Art

This Rosh Hashanah, delight your host with an indelible tribute to Jewish heritage. The History of the Star of David by Marc Bennet features 18 Star of David images meticulously selected for their historical significance, presented in a striking array of colors. The collage depicts the evolution of this iconic star, from the first known use through its most recent appearance on the flag of the State of Israel. 
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What if the Star of David Could Speak?

Jewish-American Artist Marc Bennett Brings The History of the Star of David to Life Through Art.

Jewish identity has been the subject of many artists’ work. Chagall used color and light to illuminate the journey of the Jewish people through the ages. Nevelson’s sculptural homage paid an emotional tribute to the six million Holocaust victims. Today, visual artist and filmmaker Marc Bennett continues this tradition by asking the question, “What if the Star of David could speak?” Bennett created The History of the Star of David artwork to serve as a time capsule that invites us to discover the centuries-long evolution of Judaism’s iconic star. 
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The History Of The Star Of David: Art Celebrating Hope, Perseverance, And Life

Artist Marc Bennett And Soroka Medical Center Announce Philanthropic Collaboration

The Star of David is the most universally recognized symbol of Judaism and perhaps one of the oldest recognizable symbols in human history. Despite its timeless beauty and instantly recognizable form, the Star of David has a history that is unknown to many. Artist and filmmaker Marc Bennett’s The History of the Star of David artwork is a time capsule that invites us to discover the centuries-long evolution of this iconic star. The History of the Star of David offers a historical experience that evokes deep meaning and inspiration through the many iterations of this ubiquitous icon. What once represented degradation and death now inspires life, unity, and hope. 
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