whichflourished alongside Islam. However,amulets aresomewhat problematic in Judaism because the Bible prohibits magic and divination. Still, theTalmudrefers on several occasions to amulets, orkamiyot, which might come from the Hebrew meaning “to bind.” One law allows for carrying an approved...
Hamsa’s hand or a hand of Hamesh is a common motif in Jewish jewelry. Often, Arab cultures refer to it as the Hand of Fatima. This represents the Hand of God. Hamsa serves as an ancient talismanic way of preventing the evil eye and offering a protective hand. It often appears in sty...