Why is Judaism symbolized by the colors blue and white?

Answer 1

It's the colors of the Israeli flag.

Answer 2

In Israel a loooong time ago, the talis (prayer shaw) had one string on the tizizit (fringes) dyed blue. We don't know how or from what source the dye comes from now so most of the fringes you'll see now are all white (there are a few Jews like the Yeminis that have a blue thread but much of the Jewish world does not). As the talis is the archtype of worship (wrapping yourself in G-d's light, etc.) the colors have been passed down as tribute. Funny story, after I got married, my mother knitted me a bed spread. She used blue and white as the base and outlined it in rainbow yarn. The thing must weight fifty pounds and is HUGE. My wife and call it he gay Israeli flag.

Answer 3

The traditional prayer shawl is predominantly white...a symbol of purity. The blue comes from the thread of 'techeiles' that were attached to the corners of such garments (or any 4 cornered garment) per biblical command.

The identity of the creature that the specific blue dye was extracted from was lost long ago. In recent years, a creature producing a blue dye was discovered in the mountainous area of Israel and some authorities believe that this is, in fact, the same creature. Those who follow the opinions of these authorities have resumed adding the blue thread to the fringes on the corners.

Answer 4

This is best answered by observing the flag of Israel. It shows a "Magen David" or Shield of David on a white background between two blue stripes. The Shield is a traditional Jewish symbol. The lines represent the Jewish Prayer Shawl or w:Talit. The colour blue is chosen to represent the sea, the sky and ultimately God.

Answer 5

Of course it the Israeli flag that's the symbolism. But why? xx

Answer 6

Blue denotes faith
White denotes purity.