Rabbi Geoffrey Dennis Articles By Rabbi Geoffrey Dennis
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Jewish Curses
In Jewish thought and texts, curses exemplify the belief that speech can have tremendous power.
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Witches & Witchcraft
Throughout much of Jewish history, witchcraft has been viewed as a vice that virtually every woman will indulge in.
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Judaism & Numbers
Jewish tradition values some numbers more than others.
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Urim and Tummim
This method of Jewish divination is traced back to the priestly garments.
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Divination
Throughout history, Jews have been suspicious of manticism and clairvoyance, while still practicing many diviner's arts.
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Jewish Healing & Magic
"Whatever is effective as a remedy is not witchcraft (Shabbat 67a)"--is that really the case?
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Incantations, Spells, & Adjurations
Some traditional Jewish sources indicate belief in the efficacy of spells.
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Jewish Exorcism
Jews have developed complex plans for coaxing evil spirits out of those who are possessed.
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Geoffrey Dennis is rabbi of Congregation Kol Ami in Flower Mound, TX. He is also lecturer in Kabbalah and rabbinic literature at the University of North Texas.
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