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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
Which of the following special abilities does the Talmud ascribe to the sage Rav?
Question 2 of 10
From where did the story of Lilith originate?
Question 3 of 10
Which of the following supernatural ideas is mentioned in the Torah?
Question 4 of 10
What is blood libel?
Question 5 of 10
Which two medieval Jewish thinkers address the theological legitimacy of astrology?
Question 6 of 10
Who is the author of the play The Dybbuk?
Question 7 of 10
True or false: In the Talmud, unusual events can be interpreted as either magic or miracle, depending on who is responsible for the event.
Question 8 of 10
Which of the following is not a punishment for the use of magic as cited in the Mishnah?
Question 9 of 10
Rabbi Moses ben Yehiel had to defend which Jewish custom as not being a form or sorcery?
Question 10 of 10
What is Kabbalah Ma'asit?
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