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A Burning Bush
Western Massachusetts
Ashley Davidoff TheCommonVein.net
The priestly blessing in Judaism involves a kohen raising his hands while making this gesture.
David Prays for Deliverance,
1860 woodcut by Julius Schnorr von Karolsfeld

A mezuzah
Judaic ornament posted on the dopr of jewish homes and buildings
A mezuzah from Macedonia
PretoriaTravel – Own work
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Chai pendant (modern)
Yehoshuapinto – Own work
Jewish Life Pendant Called Hai or Chai is a good luck charm and viewed at ahuva.com. Can be found and purchased at http://www.ahuva.com/
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Examples of Hand of Miriam in contemporary Israel
Bluewind – Own work
Collection of khamsa bought in Israel in May 2012
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Protective neckband worn on a boy?s Brit Milah to protect him from demons and the evil eye. 1944, Basel, in the Jewish Museum of Switzerland?s collection.
LGLou – Own work
In Southern Germany, Alsace and areas of Switzerland, young Jewish boys wore textile neckbands or collars for their brit milah. Coins or coral stones on these neckbands were meant to distract the evil eye away from the boys, thus serving as a form of protection. This practice continued until the early 20th century. These neckbands were also worn by pregnant or birthing women to prevent miscarriage and protect a new-born child. Object number: JMS 1731 Photographer: Dieter Hofer
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