The Significance of the Hand of Miriam in Judaism

Hamsa Bracelet

In former years, it seemed as if the eastern origins of the Hamsa hand or the, "hand of Miriam," as it is referred to in Jewish society, was a sticking point for many due to the political unrest between the Jews and Islamic countries. However, recent years has seen a significant upturn in its re-establishment as a good luck symbol and charm. Its function has however been somewhat extended from functioning only as a kind of evil eye jewelry piece. Now, it can be seen on postcards, wall decorations and key chains as representations of well wishes sent to the recipient. Indeed, it has become somewhat trendy amongst the youth, many of which may know little about its cultural origins and may simply wear these pendants as fashion accessories. Many of them still contain images of the symbol known to ward off the curse produced by the evil eye, and it seems as though it is not only the religiously devout that bear these symbols today.

I Love Macrame Barcelets

A beautiful black macrame bracelet. It has Hamsa for protection and in addition a blue Evil Eye. Stay protected!

Evil Eye on Squidoo

Squidoo is a huge resource of interesting information about almost everything. This Squidoo lense is about an Evil Eye , so it is you can check it.

Beautiful Blue Evil Eye Bracelet

Check this beautiful macrame bracelet. Blue colors and sparkling CZ crystals.

Modern and Ancient Side by Side in Jewelery for Jews

Jewish & Judaica jewelry is popular with people who want to be fashionable and who want to also familiarise themselves with Judaism. It is also for those people who want to affiliate themselves with the tribulations that the Jewish people have experienced in the past. You can get earrings, necklaces,pendants and bracelets made from gold and silver and other high quality materials. Exquisite precious stones made by skilled Israeli jewelry designers are often incorporated into the jewelery. These days you can get magnificent jewelery that features modern and ancient side by side.
Biblical verses are often engraved on jewelry and have symbolic meanings. This jewelery makes perfect gifts for Jewish ceremonies like Bat Mitzvah and Bar Mitzvah when boys and girls become adults. Some jewelry styles are traced back to ancient Biblical times. Hamsa is known as the hand of Miriam who was Moses and Aaron's sister. The sign is regarded as a defense against the evil eye.

Interesting Information About the Evil Eye

Wikipedia, is the free encyclopedia and has in interesting page about history and meaning of the Evil Eye, so check this Wikipedia article.

Talisman Against Evil Eye

This talisman against the Evil Eye is really unique and hand-crafted in Israel. Filled up with gem stones -- semi-precious gems.Hamsa -- safeguards against Bad Eye. Signifies the Gods protecting palm.It is written in Hebrew "Neged Ayin HaRa" meaning "Against Evil Eye".
You can get it from yourholylandstore.com.