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Good-Luck Charm

On the door of every Jewish home is a sort of 'good-luck charm' Containing certain verses Biblical to keep all who come and go from harm Some kiss it on the way out or in to deter themselves from acts of sin Such as bolting their front door to guard 'gainst ragged beggars others bar

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Michelle Faulkner

Date: 12/28/2019 5:08:00 PM

I like how it is both a lovely poem and educational - is it also written in Hebrew?

Gershon Wolf
Date: 12/28/2019 10:38:00 PM

Yes, also in Hebrew. Thanks! :) gw

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 12/27/2019 11:45:00 PM

This is wonderfully done, my friend. And informative too. I had no idea, and lots of my friends are Jewish. I am going to look harder now.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 12/28/2019 10:39:00 PM

Not all will have them, I imagine. Thanks, Caren! :) gw

Quoth Theraven

Date: 12/27/2019 9:45:00 PM

Gershon, Good luck you say? Where to buy one of these? No one has come to the door in ages. -Richard

Gershon Wolf
Date: 12/28/2019 10:41:00 PM

Any Jewish bookstore sells them. They are called mezuzahs. :) gw

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 12/27/2019 7:05:00 PM

Hello Gershon … not accustomed to this ritual, but it really is a positive one indeed. Thank you Gershon - Lindsay

Gershon Wolf
Date: 12/28/2019 10:02:00 PM

Thanks for the positivity, Lindsay! Best always, Gershon

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 12/27/2019 1:41:00 PM

Hello Gershon Wolf, I like the idea of a lucky charm on the door. I think every door should have one. Have a nice day my friend.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 12/29/2019 1:47:00 PM

Hello Gershgon Wolf, now you do have the good luck all through your home. have a nice day my friend.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 12/27/2019 3:03:00 PM

Hey, I'm with you 100% on the idea, Darlene! I even have on every entranceway in my house as well. ~ Good luck!! :) gw