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Amulet
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The Hamsa: The Hand of Protection in Jewish and Middle Eastern Tradition
The hamsa — the five-fingered hand amulet — is one of the most recognizable symbols in Jewish culture. But it is not originally Jewish, and its history spans Islam, Judaism, and ancient Near Eastern traditions.
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The Red String of Kabbalah: Protection, Commerce, and Belief
The red string bracelet — tied at Rachel's Tomb and worn for protection — became a global phenomenon through celebrity Kabbalah. Its authentic roots, commercial controversy, rabbinical debate, and the line between folk wisdom and theology.
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