Britney Spears Hebrew Tattoo Disappearing Act

After four years, two marriages and a couple of children, Britney Spears removed the Hebrew characters or letters of healing from her neck.

Several news Web sites and blogs have recently posted pictures and comments about Spears’ missing Hebrew tattoo. The three Hebrew letters Mem Hei Shin represent awareness of healing, which is used in Jewish mysticism or Kabbalah.

After spending time with fellow Kabbalah follower Madonna, Spears originally got the tattoo on the back of her neck in 2004. (Photos by Hollywood Backwash)

Several other celebrities practice Kabbalah:

• Madonna
• Roseanne Barr
• Jeff Goldblum
• Mick Jagger
• Elizabeth Taylor
• Demi Moore
• Ashton Kutcher
  

Arthur Goldwag, author of The Beliefnet Guide to Kabbalah, said the term Kabbalah indicates the passing and receiving of doctrines and training that was handed down through generations. Goldwag also explains that not many took on these teachings because they are considered dangerous and only taught to chosen students.

“According to legend, the original teacher of Kabbalah was Moses,” wrote Goldwag. “Who was said to have received the teaching from God on Mount Sinai at the same time as the Ten Commandments.”

According to a ContatctMusic.com article, friends of Spears told reporters that she wanted to show the world she “couldn’t cope.”

Whatever the real reason for the removal, there is always the possibility that Spears may change her mind and have it back.

One blogger, Meg Wilson, predicted in 2007 that Spears’ tattoos couldn’t be labeled as permanent and would probably see a disappearing act in the future.

A little abracadabra, five to fifteen laser removal sessions and poof…

Hebrew healing tattoo is gone.

Now only if it were that easy for the rest of us non-celebrities.

Other Related Articles and Links:
Close up of Spears' Hebrew tattoo
Female First article on Spears' removal
Moore and Kutcher leaving the Kabbalah scene?
The Kabbalah Centre
Judaism 101: Kabbalah