Harry Potter and the Jews-
The Harry Potter series is so popular, but it got me wondering: Does it classify as witchcraft? Should children be allowed / encouraged / discouraged in its reading?
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Mazal Tov!-
I am not Jewish, but I frequently hear the words "Mazal Tov" at a wedding or on television. What is the origin of this expression?
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Pisces the Fish-
A recent Aish.com article mentioned the astrological sign Pisces the fish, saying that: "Pisceans tend to be on the spacey side, slightly out of touch with the physical world." This struck me as somewhat incongruous to...More
Solar Eclipse-
We learned in school about the solar eclipse. Can you give me Jewish perspective on solar eclipses? Is there a blessing to say, or another appropriate response?
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Witchcraft & Magic-
What does Judaism say about the existence of black magic? Is this a real power or just an illusion?
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