How to tie a red thread in the Jewish tradition

As in many faith traditions, some practitioners of Judaism respect long-held beliefs in mysticism. Kabbalah is a major source of such beliefs, particularly those that protect against negative energy forces. The practice of using a red thread goes back to the time of Rachel and Jacob in the Tanakh (Jewish Bible), thousands of years ago, and is done to avoid the dangers associated with the "evil eye".

You will need to:

Red thread
To be loved
Prayer Ben Porat (Hebrew or original translation)

Steps to follow:

one

Select a loved one . This person will be intimately involved in this ritual. It could be a family member or a dear friend who is willing to participate in the activity with you.

two

Have the loved one tie the rope . The rope should be wrapped and tied around the left wrist of the person. The Kabbalah centers specify that the initial node must be simple.

3

Continue knotting. Now that the initial simple knot has been made, proceed and make six more knots with the rope. This raises the total number of knots to seven completely when the first is included.

4

Make the promise. After the bracelet has been formally linked, you must make a vow that you will do everything possible to avoid talking or thinking in a hurtful or "negative" way about any other person. This must be a promise of respect, contemplative and solemn, although there is no way to officially establish it.

5

Have your loved one recite the Ben Porat Prayer in Hebrew, if possible. This will make the act of tying the red thread bracelet come to an end. There are English translations of the sentence, but as with many things of this nature, certain nuances and meanings are lost in translation (see Resources).