The Hamsa is a very common symbol throughout the Middle East, that has even made its way into American fashion, but few people know about neither its origins nor its cultural significance. This sign is often used in Judaism as a sign of protection. In Islam, the sign is referred to...
Gauchos for Israel Presents: Hamsa not Hamas
Contributed by CAMERA intern Lilia Gaufberg On October 13th, CAMERA fellow Jeremy Ginsberg, in conjunction with Gauchos for Israel, an EMET for Israel group, hosted an event titled ‘Hamsas not Hamas’ at the Santa Barbara Hillel. The goal of this event was to decorate as many Hamsas as possible, and...