The hamsa has been variously interpreted by scholars as a Jewish, Christian, or Islamic amulet, and as a pagan fertility symbol. Yet even as the magical form remains shrouded in mystery and scholars debate nearly every aspect of its emergence, it is recognized today as akabbalisticamulet and a...
What is a Mezuzah? A hallmark of a Jewish home is the mezuzah, a small parchment scroll bearing the first two biblical verses of the Shema prayer. In Deuteronomy 6:4-9 and 11:13-21, God commands us, "...And you shall inscribe these words upon the doorposts of your house and upon ...
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Indigenous religions and Jewish Indigenous religions and Hindu Next Worksheet 1. Which of the following statements is true about the origin of the hamsa? A religious hand is pictured in Old Norse literature. Drawings of the hasma can be found in ancient Egyptian tombs. A religi...
palm. The hamsa can be used in wallpaper or jewelry to ward off the evil eye. The hamsa is also found in Jewish culture, where it is known as the “Hand of God" or the "Hand of Miriam.” The popularity of Kabbalah has revived the hamsa and influenced its presence in jewelry and ...
Hamsa is also called Hand of Miriam. It is an image of the open right hand with an eye in the center. Hamsa is a Jewish symbol and also holds importance in Islam. The Jews believe that Hamsa provides the wearer good health, fortune, and protection from the evil powers. ...
Henna is part of traditions from several cultures. It’s often used to celebrate happy occasions and share blessings. In addition, some cultures use it as a dye or medicine. Some of these traditions include: During Moroccan Jewish weddings, family elders will smear henna on the palms of the...
While the school year and the Jewish New Year also give me a similar sense of a ‘fresh start’, January is a whole other animal. I use December for myself and for my groups as a time to reflect, analyze and project. We look at the highs, the lows, the lessons and the themes ...
The evil eye is a superstitious belief that some people can harm others by looking at them in a certain way. To give someone the...
is a minority in Israel. We have shared experiences of trying to hold on to an identity in a culture that encourages assimilation. She is trying to maintain her Palestianin identity while needing to assimilate into Israeli culture, and I am cherishing my Jewish identity while living in an in...