CHAMSA
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The
hand of Miriam, in reference to Miriam, the sister of Moses and Aaron,
as well as the (5) chamesh hand. It serves as an ancient talismanic
way of averting
and getting protection from the evil eye,
or more generally of providing a "protecting hand" or "Hand of God."
It appears, often in stylized form, as a hand with three fingers raised,
and sometimes
with two thumbs arranged symmetrically.
The symbol is used in amulets, charms, jewelry, door entrances,
and other places to ward the evil eye.
Jewish, universal and Chinese mystic symbols
are incorporate within the chamsa.
Longevity, marriage happiness and joy.
The endless knot receives and forwards abundance,
symbol of infinity, eternity.
The Sun, the energy, our light.
The tree of life in bloom.
Pair of fish are symbol of marriage, conjugal felicity, fertility, tenacity.
Star of David, Magen David, which means the "shield of David" in Hebrew
Hearts for love.
The word CHAI = Living - Life - Chaim.
and the white dove of peace. Yonat Hashalom.
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