jewish superstition
Magic Bowls
Ancient artifacts reveal Jewish attitudes toward incantations, demons, and the supernatural.
The Amulet: A Jewish Charm
Belief in the power of amulets persisted widely among Jews for many centuries, and still exists in some communities today.
Evil Eye in Judaism
The idea that a person or supernatural being can cause harm with a mere look — and the practices believed to ward it off.
Judaism and Numbers
The Jewish numerology tradition, known as gematria, values some numbers more than others.