The Hamsa is a symbol of protection in Judaism.  It is supposed to protect the wearer from someone who is looking to hurt them somehow.

The party I went to today had a henna artist and she drew a Hamsa on one of my hands.

It’s not a permanent tattoo.  It’s made from plants so it washes off fairly easily.  If you take care of it, it can last for several weeks.

I tend to get one during the summer when I’m not working.  They cost anywhere from $25 dollars on up.  The lady at the party was doing them for FREE.  That was just too good to pass up.  Cool, huh?!