Superstition in Judaism

Superstition in Judaism refers to the credulous beliefs in the supernatural present in Judaism and Jewish culture. Judaism, unlike many of its contemporaries, lacks the framework for superstitious belief[citation needed] and often condemns it. Because idolatry was deeply connected to Canaanite and Bronze Age superstition, the Torah specifically warns against believing in lucky numbers and superstitious signs, as it can lead people away from God.[1] However, following the Jewish diaspora, some Jewish communities partially adopted the superstitious customs of their neighbours.[2]

  1. ^ "Deuteronomy 18:9-13". Archived from the original on 2020-08-01. Retrieved 2020-06-09.
  2. ^ Miller, Dr Yvette Alt (2018-10-28). "Judaism and Common Superstitions". aishcom. Archived from the original on 2020-06-09. Retrieved 2020-06-09.