Lucky Hamsa Evil Eye Pendant Key Ring Israel CHAI Jewish Hebrew Travelers Prayer

This pendant features the Hebrew word "Chai" meaning 'living', with the two Hebrew letters Chet and Yod attached to each other. The word "Chai" appears in the popular Hebrew slogan "Am Yisrael Chai!" - "The people of Israel live!" Judaism is very focused around life, and the word "chai" has great significance.

This amulet pendant is in the shape of a Hamsa, an ancient symbol picturing an opened hand with a palm and five outstretched fingers.

The eye-charm is considered to be effective in warding off the influence of envious gazing.

It is believed that the envious glare of onlookers, even without any ill intentions, can cause divine repercussions. It could therefore be considered helpful to wear or display such an amulet from that point of view.

On a practical level it can also be useful to consistently remind us of our own fragility and weaknesses, and to encourage us to reflect on this realization in our day to day thoughts, speech and actions.