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According to The Jewish Daily Forward, its use as an amulet originates in 18th century Eastern Europe. [1] Chai as a symbol goes back to medieval Spain.Letters as symbols in Jewish culture go back to the earliest Jewish roots, the Talmud states that the world was created from Hebrew letters which form verses of the Torah.
Agreed, Anonmoos. It may be superstition but nevertheless it is a part of Jewish culture. And it is a fact that each Hebrew letter has a numerical equivalent, and the letters of chai add up to 18 according to an ancient system called gematria. You can find Chai necklaces in just about any Jewish bookstore or gift shop.
ח״י (chai) - 18; the gematria of chai, life. Commonly used to specify dates and currency amounts for tzedakah (ex. double-chai, chai times chai, etc.) חידושי, חי׳ (chidushei) - innovations [of Torah thought from/by] חיה, חי׳ (chayah) - [the soul-level of] chayah; the first aspect of the soul to emanate from the Ein Sof
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Chai most often refers to: Chai, a word for tea in numerous languages; Masala chai, a blend of black tea and herbs and spices, originating in India; Chai (symbol), the Hebrew word for life and prominent Jewish symbol; Chai or CHAI may also refer to:
Am Yisrael Chai (Hebrew: עם ישראל חי; meaning "The people of Israel live") is a slogan of Jewish solidarity, popularized by several different songs which incorporate it. The Forward has placed "Am Yisrael Chai" second only to " Hatikvah ", the current national anthem of Israel , as "an anthem of the Jewish people".
A custom observed during the Hillula is the free distribution of drinks. According to Taamei HaMinhagim, it is a segula (propitious practice) to distribute chai rotel (Hebrew: ח״י רוטל), a liquid measure of about 54 liters. The Hebrew word chai is the numerical equivalent of 18. Rotel is a liquid measure of about 3 liters. Thus, 18 ...
Beit Avi Chai was founded in 2007 with the support of the Avi Chai Foundation, which focuses on fostering Jewish commitment and continuity. The foundation, active in Israel, United States, and the former Soviet Union, was established by philanthropist Zalman Bernstein to encourage Jewish learning and cultural engagement through various educational and artistic initiatives.