2006-08-10 14:03:39 · 2 answers · asked by Shossi 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
She was Moses' sister who became afflicted with leprosy, but was healed. The chamsa, or hamsa hand is a charm or amulet
to bring good fortune... maybe a reminder of Miriam's healing when sorry for the sin committed. (Numbers 12:9-13)
The Hamsa Hand is used to draw good fortune, happiness, love, and good health to the wearer. In its role of protection, it is also believed to protect from the evil eye. It also brings blessings from God to calm and help wearers focus on the tasks at hand knowing that they are safe from evil
The powers attributed to the hand are controversial because objects cannot be worshiped as deities and they may be erroneously positioned as false gods. Generally, these cultures have handled this by believing that the hand serves to remind one of God and to draw upon His powers indirectly.
2006-08-10 14:07:56 · answer #1 · answered by Augustine 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I never heard it called that. Many religious jews consider it to be just stupid superstition, myself included.
cheerio
2006-08-10 21:20:08 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋