Mark Zuckerberg reveals story behind his gold necklace, says it has a prayer for his daughters

Mark Zuckerberg further shared that the prayer includes the words, 'May we have the courage to make our lives a blessing.'

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg recently shared the poignant story behind the gold chain he often wears during an interview on “The Circuit with Emily Chang.” The tech mogul revealed that the necklace holds deep personal significance for him and his family.

In the interview, Bloomberg journalist Emily Chang asked Zuckerberg about the necklace. In response, he explained, “This is something that I worked with a designer to make that has engraved on it the prayer that I sing to my daughters every night when I put them to bed. It’s a Jewish prayer called Mi Shebeirach. And it’s basically a prayer for health and courage.”

Zuckerberg further shared that the prayer includes the words, “May we have the courage to make our lives a blessing.” He added, “I’ve sung it to them basically every night of their lives since they were born, unless I’m travelling out or something. But I try to be around for bedtime. That’s kind of my thing when I hang out with the kids. It’s just meaningful for me and our family.”

Zuckerberg further shared that the prayer includes the words, “May we have the courage to make our lives a blessing.” He added, “I’ve sung it to them basically every night of their lives since they were born, unless I’m travelling out or something. But I try to be around for bedtime. That’s kind of my thing when I hang out with the kids. It’s just meaningful for me and our family.”

Zuckerberg and his wife, Priscilla Chan, married in 2012. The couple welcomed their first daughter, Maxima, in December 2015, followed by their second daughter, August, in 2017. Their family expanded further with the birth of their third daughter, Aurelia, in March 2023.

The video of the interview has been gaining traction online, with many viewers expressing admiration for Zuckerberg's dedication to his family and the meaningful tradition he has established with his daughters.