Rainbow Fusion Hamsa Shalom

The hamsa's path into Jewish culture, and its popularity particularly among the Sephardic Jewish community, can be traced through its use in Phoenecia.[8] Jews sometimes call it the hand of Miriam, referencing the sister of the biblical Moses and Aaron.[8] Five (hamesh in Hebrew) represents the five books of the Torah for Jews. It also symbolizes the fifth letter of the Hebrew alphabet, "Heh", which represents one of God's holy names. Many Jews believe that the five fingers of the hamsa hand remind its wearer to use their five senses to praise God. Rainbow Fusion Hamsa. Shalom, english. Fused in hook on backside with cord attached for easy hanging. This piece measures 5.5" x 6" **Handcrafted in the US** The hamsa's path into Jewish culture, and its popularity particularly among the Sephardic Jewish community, can be traced through its use in Phoenecia.[8] Jews sometimes call it the hand of Miriam, referencing the sister of the biblical Moses and Aaron.[8] Five (hamesh in Hebrew) represents the five books of the Torah for Jews. It also symbolizes the fifth letter of the Hebrew alphabet, "Heh", which represents one of God's holy names. Many Jews believe that the five fingers of the hamsa hand remind its wearer to use their five senses to praise God. Rainbow Fusion Hamsa. Shalom, english. Fused in hook on backside with cord attached for easy hanging. This piece measures 5.5" x 6" **Handcrafted in the US**