Chai
Chai, the Hebrew letters Chet Yud means alive, or living. In Hebrew numerology it is the number 18, a symbol of good luck. It often used as the amount of a money gift or a multiplier for the amount of a gift. It is a very popular adornment, because of its symbolism and the graceful geometry of the letters, which lends itself to versatile feats of decorative art. |
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