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JEWISH MAGIC & SUPERSTITION

Do you believe in magic? Throughout history, many Jews have. Ancient synagogues were adorned with zodiacs and Jewish folktales about demons and golems were spread during the Middle Ages. Red string bracelets and the hamsa symbol are examples of Jewish amulets that still have popular appeal.

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