I saw this symbol in the midst of an old oak tree hanging on the wall of Bethel He Brews Lobby yesterday on my way into Firestarters Revival Group.

I thought to myself: I wonder what that means?

It looked important. No.. Not just important, it looked imperative.

I was reminded of that again today.

This is what I found when I reseached the meaning:

Definition:

Chai (חי) is a Hebrew word and symbol that means “life.” It is spelled with the Hebrew letters Het (ח) and Yud (י).

Jews will often wear a Chai on a necklace, sometimes with a Star of David orHamsa.

this is a picture of the Hamsa the article talks about. The star of David is on it too.

isnt that cool?

Look what else I found on my friend Laurie's wall as a confirmation::::

something else I found out regarding this symbol is: it ads up to the number 18.

apparently they gave money gifts to people regarding the numbers 18, 36,54.

(etc)

So I looked it up just like that.

guesswhat I found?

someone who took it seriously.

 Look at the architectural building he created::::

It says:::

This unique multi dimensional house designed by architect Daniel Libeskind is situated on a 54 acre site with large oak trees and historic low stacked stone walls. The very unusual numeric name, 18.36.54 is based on the design of living space which is formed by a spiraling ribbon of 18 planes, defined by 36 points connected by 54 lines.

Description from Architects:

The architectural form generates distinctive interior spaces while framing both near and distant landscape scenes. Large glass planes virtually disappear within the ribbon, allowing unimpeded picturesque views of 18th century hay meadows and 250 year-old oaks.

The interior finishes are all designed specifically for the residence, from the seating areas to the cabinetry. Circulation through kitchen, living, dining, and sleeping areas is seamless and free-flowing, as is the distinction between interior and exterior space. Challenging both traditional and modern notions of “the house in the landscape,” this design gives nothing of itself up to its natural setting, but selectively incorporates the elements therein for the enhancement of both house and landscape.

wonderful, RIGHT???

what a builder