An examination for the evil eye
עַיִן הָרָע The Evil Eye
It is taught that a glance of envy can settle upon a person and weigh upon their life. Show your face, and it will be examined for that shadow — and, if it is found, lifted by the remedies passed down to us. Or present your open hand, and its lines will be read.
Offered for reflection and entertainment, in keeping with custom. Your photo is read once and then discarded — it is never stored.
Before the examination
By what name are you known?
In this tradition a person is named by their mother — “[name] ben / bat [mother]” — and it is the Hebrew name that is spoken. Give yours so the blessing can be said over you. These names are used only to speak your reading and are never stored.
Before the reading
Whose hand shall be read?
The reading studies the lines and mounts of your open hand. Tell us a little so it can be spoken to you. These details are used only for your reading and are never stored.
Align your face within the circle
Looking for your face…
The examination is underway
Calibrating the field of the countenance
A jealous glance
A shadow is found
זוהתה עין הרע
The hand has been read
Your palm
קְרִיאַת כַּף הַיָּד
The shadow is lifted
It is removed
בְּלִי עַיִן הָרָע
Bli ayin hara — may no evil eye hold power over you.