This post resonated so much with me. A small star of David was also given to me at a young age & I wore it often, liking its enameled colors of white & blue with gold trim, but then it became more than jewelry. It signified my religion, which was problematic in 1940's-50's Los Angeles, where anti-semitism & racism were openly indulged in. Eventually my star ended in a drawer; I may have given it away. So thank you, Sofia, by bringing it back. I'm also Sephardic on my father's side. Henri(etta)

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