A Hamsa necklace will often feature traditional motifs from the Kabbalah’s teachings.  The Kabbalah , a Jewish school of thought, uses various motifs that are believed to ward off the evil eye and provide blessing and protection. Many Kabbalah jewelry accessories include prominent protection motifs such as the Hamsa hand and the Jewish star of David. Another famous motif is the red string. Red string is usually worn on the left wrist as protection from the evil eye but it also features a large number of Kabbalah and Hamsa necklaces.

Hamsa Necklace with Hebrew inscriptions

Another spiritual tool the Kabbalah uses is Hebrew inscriptions that come from holy sources such as the bible and Kabbalist test. If you take a look at Hebrew jewelry that is inspired by the teaching of the Kabbalah you are likely to find the Hebrew blessing Ben Porat Yosef inscribed on them.

Ben Porat Yosef Five Hamsas , sold at Original Kabbalah Jewelry Online

This Hamsa necklace is a great example. The piece consists of five hanging hamsas, each engraved with a Hebrew blessing. One of these blessings is the phrase “Ben Porat Yosef Alei Ayne”.
hamsa necklace

Ben Porat Yosef Alei Ayne is taken from Jacob’s blessing, described in the book of Genesis. When Jacob blesses his youngest son Yosef (Joseph), he calls him Ben Porat Yoseph, which means a fruitful son. In Jewish tradition Joseph is considered a righteous man and so it has become a custom to use his name as a virtue for blessing and protection.

Another of the charm in this unique Hamsa necklace is inscribed with the Hebrew blessing Birkat HaKohanim. It is a very powerful blessing taken out from the book of Exodus. Birkat Kohanim necklace is considered a very powerful protective talisman. Birkat Hakohanim also known as the Priestly blessing, is a powerful blessing that can only recited by the Kohens, who are decedents of Aaron and his sons. The Kohens were the high priests in the Sinai desert.

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