Question

This symbol’s popularity in Israel is exemplified by its usage in jewelry, wall-hangings, postcards, and even lottery cards. For 10 points each:
[10m] Name this symbol that may represent the protective “hand of God” that aided the Israelites. This apotropaic amulet is sometimes named for Miriam and typically features a large eye in the center of the palm.
ANSWER: hamsa [prompt on Hand of Miriam, Hand of Fatima, or Hand of Mary]
[10e] Hamsas are worn primarily to ward off this malicious force, which can be confronted through the use of red thread or by saying “Kinehora!” or “poo-poo-poo” to it.
ANSWER: evil eye [or ayin ha’ra] (“Kinehora” is a contraction of the mixed Yiddish/Hebrew phrase “kein ayin ha’ra,” or “No evil eye!”)
[10h] This action may be done to taunt the evil eye or the Angel of Death as someone’s clothing is being repaired. A form of this action necessary for kashrut acts as an allegory for constant self-evaluation.
ANSWER: chewing [or mastication; accept chewing thread, chewing one’s cud, or munching; prompt on eating or equivalent answers]
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