Birkat HaBayit
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Birkat HaBayit is a Jewish
prayer often inscribed on wall plaques or hamsa
s and featured at the entrance of some Jewish homes. There are various versions of the prayer.
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prayer often inscribed on wall plaques or hamsa
Hamsa
Hamsa or Khamsa can refer to:*Arabic "five, quintet"** Ḫamsa, a Near Eastern symbol often used as a protective amulet** a commonly used alternative name for the Panj Ganj or Quinary, ie quintet of Nizami's first five great epics*Sanskrit ...
s and featured at the entrance of some Jewish homes. There are various versions of the prayer.
Text
| Hebrew | Transliteration ISO 259 ISO 259 is a series of international standards for the romanization of Hebrew, dating to 1984, with updated ISO 259-2 and ISO 259-3 .-External links:... |
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Birkat habayit: Bezeh hashaˁar lo yavo tzaˁar. Bezot haddirah lo tavo tzarah. Bezot haddelet lo tavo bahalah. Bezot hammaḥlaqah lo tavo maḥloqet. Bezeh hammaqom tehi b'rakhah v'shalom. |
Blessing for the home: Let no sadness come through this gate. Let no trouble come to this dwelling. Let no fear come through this door. Let no conflict be in this place. Let this home be filled with the blessing of joy and peace. |