This necklace has the "Shema Israel" blessing on it with the Jewish prayer inscribed on it in Hebrew which means "Hear, Israel, the Lord is our G-d, the Lord is One". The pendant uses an abbreviated and "modest" form of the prayer in order to allow it to be worn anywhere.
The power of its symbolism remained intact through the centuries and to this day it is still a very popular good-luck charm, used throughout the Mediterranean world. The Hamsa (Arabic meaning "Five") is an ancient hand-shaped symbol of protection originating in the Middle East, predating Judaism, Christianity and Islam
The Hamsa, also known as the hand of Miriam, is one of the original symbols for protection.
It is a way of averting and getting protection from the evil eye. It is believed that, in general, it could be a way of summoning assistance from the, "Hand of G-d."
This package includes:
* "Shema" Necklace pedent
* Length of Necklace - 42 cm / 16.53 inch