Created by Aviva Suchow:

The Star of David (Center Medallion position).  This block was created from the Quilter’s Newsletter Pattern but adapted to fit this quilt.  It was paper pieced and hand appliquéd.  "Through our long and often difficult history, we have come to the realization that our only hope is to place our trust in God. The Magen David (literally "Shield of David") has six-points, which symbolize that God rules over the universe and protects us from all six directions: North, South, East, West, Up and Down. A similar symbolism is found in reading the 'Shema.' ("Code of Jewish Law" O.C. 61:6)"