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The Red String Tradition from Rachel’s Kever

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The tradition of using a red string from Kever Rachel (Rachel’s Tomb) is a deeply rooted Jewish custom, symbolizing protection and blessing, particularly against the evil eye (Ayin Hara). It holds special significance for many, especially for women and families seeking Hashem intervention or protection.   

This practice has roots in Jewish tradition, with sources in the Talmud and later commentaries. Below is a summary of its origins and purposes:

Sources for the Tradition

  1.    Talmudic References:
        •    The Talmud (Shabbat 66b) mentions the custom of tying red strings around children for healing and protection from witchcraft.
        2.    Midrashic Accounts:
        •    According to the Midrash, Jacob added a red string to Joseph’s garment, symbolizing protection.
        •    The Chatam Sofer (Derashot Chatam Sofer) explains that the striped coat (Ketonet Pasim) given to Joseph by Jacob served as a safeguard against the evil eye.


        •    The Minchat Elazar, Be’er Moshe, and other Hasidic leaders suggested that tying a red string on the wrist also serves to protect against the evil eye.
        •    Rabbi David Pardo (Chasdei David) mentions the use of a red string to treat cases of swelling in the skin.
        •    Rabbi Avraham Menachem of Alexander reported that, according to the Yismach Yisrael, passing a red string over Rachel’s Tomb provides a special blessing, especially for pregnant women.

Connection to Rachel Imenu:

Rachel, the matriarch of the Jewish people, is revered as a symbol of compassion and self-sacrifice. According to tradition, her merit and prayers protect her children throughout the generations. wearing a red string from her tomb imbues it with her spiritual essence and protective qualities.

Symbolism of the Red Color

The red color symbolizes strength and protection, believed to repel negative forces.  the string is imbued with additional sanctity by passing it over Rachel’s Tomb, enhancing its spiritual potency.This tradition remains widely practiced today as both a spiritual symbol and a protective amulet.


 

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