I'm dealing with a skin cancer. Doing a topical chemotherapy thing. It's not life-threatening, but cancer, nonetheless. I want to commemorate this phase in my life with the word 'koach', in Hebrew tattooed on the inside of my right arm, with some flowers or something around it. I've made arrangements, etc. Hubby doesn't think it's a good idea. He's not as liberal as I am, obviously. I told him I'm not getting this for other Jews, it's for me. Is it a bad idea to have a Hebrew word tattoo? I think of Britney Spears's meaningless Hebrew tattoo, at least mine will have a specific meaning.
Comments, please. I'm getting it done on Wednesday, the 25th.
Comments, please. I'm getting it done on Wednesday, the 25th.
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Re: A Hebrew Word In A Tattoo??
Fri, October 20, 2006 - 8:09 PMI say go with your gut feeling and do it and good luck, do whatever you think is good. -
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Unsu...
Re: A Hebrew Word In A Tattoo??
Fri, October 20, 2006 - 8:51 PMReclaiming the ritual of scarification for healing is a beautiful thing. My tattoos have helped me heal in a deeply personal way and I hope that yours will bring you the same peace. This may be just what you need. I say go for it!
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Re: A Hebrew Word In A Tattoo??
Mon, October 23, 2006 - 8:28 AMthis past summer I went ahead and got a phrase in Hebrew tattoo'd on the inside of my right forearm. It has a lot of personal signifigance for me (as does my other tat,) and I'm really quite happy about it. Just looking at it is a reminder, and every time I have to explain it's meaning, it's a way of spreading this particular meme.
You can see my ink either in the gallery or in my profile photos.
xoMilo
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Unsu...
Re: A Hebrew Word In A Tattoo??
Tue, October 24, 2006 - 11:28 AMTattoos have always been very spiritual to me, and I know *a lot* of cancer surviors who get tattoos for exactly your reasons. -
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Re: A Hebrew Word In A Tattoo??
Tue, October 24, 2006 - 11:47 AMPlus the tattooist is so cool. That is bound to help.
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Re: A Hebrew Word In A Tattoo??
Thu, October 26, 2006 - 11:11 PMIt will have meaning to YOU. Thats what really matters and is between you and G_d. -
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Re: A Hebrew Word In A Tattoo??
Thu, October 26, 2006 - 11:19 PMAnd he did such a great job.
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