Jewish Jewelry
Ana Bekoach

Ana Bekoach: The Mystical Prayer

Ana BekoachThe Ana Bekoach is a mystical prayer written in the 1st century by the great Kabbalist, Rabbi Nehunia Ben Hakannah, (who was also the author of “The Bahir”, one of the most important of all classical kabbalah texts). A prayer for Israel’s redemption from exile, the Ana Bekoach is composed from a unique formula of 42 letters written in seven sentences of six words each, letters which are also thought to make up a secret 42-letter name of God. Interestingly, these letters are actually the first 42 letters of the book of Genesis. It is taught then that this combination of letters harness the energies of Creation.

The kabbalists consider the Ana Bekoach to be the most mystical and powerful of all prayers. By saying the Ana Bekoach, we enrich our lives with pure spiritual light and positive energy. Perhaps for this reason, the most well known time this prayer is said is at the transition into Shabbat, when it is sung aloud in many communities. In addition to using it as a prayer, carrying the Ana Bekoach on you in various forms of jewelry or amulets has become a popular way to potentially connect to its great power.

JWS POST YOU MAY LIKE

395566619_738376234998526_6045063496518425716_n
The Meaning & Significance of 'Am Yisrael Chai'
  The phrase “Am Yisrael Chai” can be translated as “The People of Israel Live” or “The Nation of Israel
Group of aircraft fighter jet airplane. Israel flag. Independence day. 3d illustration
10 Incredible Facts About the Israeli Air Force
One of the most famous branches of the Israel Defense Forces is the Air Force, considered among the best in
shraga-kopstein-tMOFoyRG1Dc-unsplash
Everything You Need To Know About Simchat Torah 2024
  One thing that sets Simchat Torah apart from other celebrations like Rosh Hashanah, Hanukkah, and Passover is that there are
Autumn table setting with fresh pumpkins and flowers in room
Top 7 Sukkot Recipes for a Festive Holiday
Sukkot 2024 begins in the evening of Wednesday, October 16, and lasts for a week. And since one of the
AdobeStock_921213839
How to Set the Perfect Sukkot Table in Your Sukkah
One of the main traditions of Sukkot is eating one’s meals in a sukkah together with family and guests. The
Lulav
Sukkot: All About the Lulav & Etrog
  Like we mentioned in our Sukkot Fact File post, the waving or shaking of the Four Species, also commonly