Melah (Dead Sea Salt) Bath Soak

Melah (מֶלַח, pronounced “meh-lahkh”) is the Semitic word for salt, traditionally used for purification, protection, and restoring balance. In Canaanite and Hebrew tradition, salt was honored for its ability to cleanse spaces, preserve life, and seal sacred covenants. When dissolved in warm water or sprinkled in ceremony, it serves as both a physical and spiritual purifier.

In Canaanite tradition, Yam is the god of the sea and rivers, embodying the untamed and chaotic forces of nature. His presence endures in Yam HaMelach—the Salt Sea—a body of water revered for its power to purify, protect, and renew. From its mineral-rich shores, salt was gathered and used in sacred rites of cleansing, covenant-making, and restoration—honoring the sea’s ability to hold both destruction and healing in balance.

These sacred associations are echoed in the mineral’s physical benefits. Rich in magnesium, calcium, and potassium, Dead Sea salt is known to ease muscle tension, calm inflammation, and support skin health. These mineral properties soothe the body while inviting spiritual clarity—offering grounding, release, and restoration with every sacred soak.

📦 BUNDLE SPECS

• Available in 8 oz and 16 oz pouches

• Hand-blended with dried rosemary & mint

• Infused with rosemary & peppermint essential oils

• Finished with golden jojoba oil for skin nourishment

📜 History of Colonization

• Ancient Exploitation: The Dead Sea has been a site of resource extraction since ancient times. During the Roman period, Jewish slaves were employed in the construction of camps around Masada, utilizing resources from the Dead Sea region.

• Colonial and Corporate Extraction: The Dead Sea region has long been subject to external exploitation. During the British Mandate period, concessions were granted to companies like the Palestine Potash Company, facilitating large-scale mineral extraction that often marginalized local Palestinian communities.

• Ongoing Exclusion and Environmental Degradation: Since 1967, Israeli authorities have maintained control over the northern Dead Sea area, implementing policies that restrict Palestinian access to land and resources. This has prevented Palestinian communities from developing industries related to the Dead Sea's natural resources, resulting in significant economic losses and environmental harm.

⚖️ REPARATIVE JUSTICE EFFORTS

• International Court of Justice (ICJ) Ruling (July 2024): The ICJ determined that Israel's settlement policies in the occupied Palestinian territories violate international law and that Israel must pay reparations to Palestinians who have lost property and income as a result. The court also declared that Israel's ongoing presence in Palestinian territories is illegal and should end "as rapidly as possible."

• United Nations General Assembly Resolution 194 (1948): This resolution affirms the right of Palestinian refugees to return to their homes and to receive compensation for property losses. It has been a foundational document in discussions about Palestinian reparations.

• Human Rights Watch Advocacy: In 2024, Human Rights Watch emphasized that all victims of gross human rights violations in Palestine and Israel are owed reparations, including restitution, compensation, and guarantees of non-recurrence.