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Hamsa: A Handful of Good Luck
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Hamsa: A Handful of Good Luck

Posted on October 1 by Sew Jewish

Probably the most popular Jewish good luck symbol today is the hamsa. It’s been around a long time–thousands of years. Here’s some background from the introduction to the hamsa project in the Sew Jewish book: Hamsa Your hand is strong. Your right hand, exalted. (Psalms 89:14) A tiny falafel shop I used to frequent in … Continue reading →

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