Magic in Judaism
From Alchemy to Curses
3 Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m. ET
Oct. 22 - Nov. 5
All classes are recorded and sent to registrants.
Magic and Judaism? Most people don't put the two ideas together.
But Jewish texts and commentaries from rabbis and sages are full of magical concepts.
Join mysticism expert Rabbi Geoffrey Dennis as he takes us on a wild ride through:
- Brachot (blessings)
- Khalalot (curses)
- Simanut (divination)
We'll learn together about the power inherent even in just the recitation of certain biblical words and phrases — and you won't look at Judaism the same way again!
Purchases of this course are non-refundable.
About Your Teacher
Geoffrey Dennis is rabbi of Congregation Kol Ami in Flower Mound, Texas. He is also Lecturer in Rabbinics at the University of North Texas, where he teaches courses in Kabbalah and in rabbinic literature. He is the author of two books, including “The Encyclopedia of Myth, Magic, and Mysticism,” which is now in its second edition and was selected as a runner up for the 2007 National Jewish Book Award. As an expert in the field of Jewish magic and mysticism, he has authored numerous articles, anthology chapters, and academic encyclopedia entries, including “Claynation: The Golem in Cinema and the Fate of European Jewry.” In his free time he enjoys film, Dungeons and Dragons, and blacksmithing.
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