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Magic & the Supernatural Quiz

How well do you know Jewish magic, and the debates around it?

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Judaism has many folk customs with magical undertones. But these are not without controversy. How well do you know Jewish magic, and the debates around it?

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Question 1 of 10
Why do the rabbis in the Talmud oppose magic?
Question 2 of 10
Which is NOT used to ward off the Ayin Hara (evil eye)?
Question 3 of 10
What is blood libel?
Question 4 of 10
In Jewish thought, dreams are compared to
Question 5 of 10
In the Middle Ages, which of these Jewish customs lapsed because of Christian suspicions of black magic?
Question 6 of 10
A widespread belief states that descendents from which biblical hero are immune from the effects of the evil eye?
Question 7 of 10
What is Kabbalah Ma'asit?
Question 8 of 10
Which of the following supernatural ideas is mentioned in the Torah?
Question 9 of 10
Who is the author of the play The Dybbuk?
Question 10 of 10
What was the Urim and Tummim?
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