The Abir® Hamsa was personally designed by The Abir® Aluf who created it in the tradition of ancient Hebrew amulets. The Hamsa is an ancient symbol of the Israelite people that has since been adopted by all middle eastern people and is commonly seen in this region to this day. It is actually the number five (Arabic) in association with the fingers of the hand. It is a symbol of the hand in a palmstrike or guard/halting/warding off position designed to protect one from the "evil eye" directed at us by those who wish us harm. It is a Jewish custom to modify images a bit as to convey a familiar objects form without creating images or likenesses associated with idol worship which is prohibited. To this end the thumb and little fingers take on identical shape giving the Hamsa a cemetrical outline. This familiar shape was chosen to house the symbols of the 12 tribes of Israel.

The Hebrew word for hand is Yad consisting of two letters, Youd and Dalet. The Youd has a numerical value of ten while Dalet is four. Together this comes to fourteen which corresponds to the fourteen creases where the five fingers bend on the hand. Two hands have the numerical value of twenty eight (20= the letter chaf and 8= the letter H'eth) which is the numerical value of the word Kowah'( Hebrew for strength). This form of Hebrew numerology called Gamatria is very ancient.

At the center of the Abir® Hamsa is the musical instrament of King David called the Nevel (the harp)and his sword (called the Rah'av indicating that this sword is broad). Music is joy, a central and integral aspect and component of Abir® training as is the fundamental belief in the redeemer and redemption of our people that will be of the seed of King David. These symbols represent our joy of life and our tenacity in battle based on our faith in what The Creator has promised our people.

To the the right and left of these themes are the Keshet signifying our combat system of striking with bowed limbs. The two bows Signify the arms and legs in balanced harmony with the left side signifying might and the right for compassion. More>>