The Evil Eye (Ayin ha-Ra in hebrew) is believed to be able to harm or cast a curse on a person – as discussed in the Talmud and Kabbalah.

The Evil Eye is traditionally believed to be the reason for sickness, tragedy, and pain in the world. Nothing is saved as it is believed from the evil influences of the eye.

The most frequent cause of harm from the Evil Eye is considered to be jealousy. Rabbis warned people against unnecessary flaunting of wealth and admiration to avoid resentment from others. Isn’t it interesting?

Dating back to Talmudic times, many Jews already used charms around their neck or as bracelets, believing they will guard them from the Evil Eye.

Today, some Jews often wear a chai necklace (charm symbolizing the number eighteen) to guard themselves from harm.

Furthermore great lengths are taken to hide celebrations from the Evil Eye to prevent the harm caused by jealousy as the fact that double weddings are never permitted for fear of uttering too many blessings and tempting the Evil Eye.