Jewpernatural: Signs, spirits and superstition in Jewish belief | Chabad Bloomfield
- This course is dedicated in honor of our loving sister and aunt, Mrs. Bernice Trogan OBM
- By Joel & Barbara Leib and Danny & Lisa Klein
Jewpernatural: Signs, spirits a nd superstition in Jewish belief
Get ready to delve deep into the mystical and mysterious world of dreams, angels, demons, and extraterrestrials! As humanity's understanding of the natural world grows, so does our fascination with these intriguing topics.
With unprecedented interest piquing curiosity, fear, and humor alike, our course takes a penetrating look into the Talmud, Jewish philosophy, and kabbalah to offer valuable and authentic Jewish perspectives and guidance for these age-old questions and to uncover the hidden truths and power of the unknown.
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When should we follow our dreams, and when do we say it’s “just a dream”? Let’s explore where inspiration from a lifelike dream can take us. Plus: a time-honored Jewish routine for keeping nightmares at bay.
Judaism insists we can always influence our destiny for the better. Yet, the popular “Mazel tov” wish literally means “good astrology”! What role does destiny play in a tradition that believes humans have free choice?
Can telling someone about my good fortune make it go bad? Can their jealousy create problems for my success? It may sound superstitious, but in Jewish thought, there’s a logical reason to be concerned about “the Evil Eye,” and there’s a practical way to ward it off.
Most people believe in some version of a soul. Do souls continue to exist after death? Can they see us? Is there other intelligent life out there in the universe? What are angels and demons, do we believe in them, and how concerned should I be of their presence? In this lesson, we will explore what we know about angels, spirits, and extraterrestrial life for insights into our own soul’s nature.