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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
In the Middle Ages, which of these Jewish customs lapsed because of Christian suspicions of black magic?
Question 2 of 10
Which of the following Jewish ritual objects did Christians (mistakenly) believe Jews used human blood to create?
Question 3 of 10
What are segullot?
Question 4 of 10
From where did the story of Lilith originate?
Question 5 of 10
Which of the following is not a punishment for the use of magic as cited in the Mishnah?
Question 6 of 10
Rabbi Moses ben Yehiel had to defend which Jewish custom as not being a form or sorcery?
Question 7 of 10
Which of the following supernatural practices is forbidden in the Bible?
Question 8 of 10
What is blood libel?
Question 9 of 10
Which of the following is a symbol that might be found on a hamsa?
Question 10 of 10
Which of these is NOT a reason that a talmudic sage was granted special powers?
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