The Hamsa Hand and the Hand of Fatima have become popular good luck symbols worldwide. They are common symbols in both Jewish and Muslim communities. In Jewish communities it is called the Hamsa Hand or the Hand of Miriam.In Muslim communities it is called the Hand of Fatima or the Khamsa.Hamsa is the Hebrew word for five. Likewise Khamsa is the Arabic word for five. The Hamsa hand and the Hand of Fatima are equally best known for the power to protect the owner from the evil eye and bring happiness to the holder.n Jewish communities it is called the Hamsa Hand or the Hand of Miriam. In Muslim communities it is called the Hand of Fatima or the Khamsa. Hamsa is the Hebrew word for five.
Benefits and Retirement. Florida Atlantic University offers benefits to Faculty, Administrative Managerial Professional (AMP), and Support Personnel (SP) employees. These benefits may include paid annual and sick leave, holidays, state and university sponsored insurance programs, and retirement. Due to the temporary classification of OPS and Adjunct Faculty positions, these employees are not eligible to participate in university sponsored benefit programs.
One of the benefits negotiated by the United Auto Workers was the former jobs bank program, under which laid-off members once received 95 percent of their take-home pay and benefits. More than 12,000 UAW members were paid this benefit in 2005.