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Magic in Judaism: From Alchemy to Curses

Hosted By: My Jewish Learning

Magic and Judaism? Most people don’t put the two ideas together.

But Jewish texts and commentaries from rabbis and sages are full of magical concepts.

Join mysticism expert Rabbi Geoffrey Dennis as he takes us on a wild ride through:

Brachot (blessings)
Khalalot (curses)
Simanut (divination)

We’ll learn together about the power inherent even in just the recitation of certain biblical words and phrases — and you won’t look at Judaism the same way again!