Evil, Forces of

I was given a red string by a friend -- she called it a "Kabbalah bracelet", and says it brings success and protection and guards against the Evil Eye. Is this for real?

To release the holy spark, the encumbering shell of evil must be removed

Question: Before I ask my question, I have to preface it with a little personal information about me so you have some context. One of the most important and most obvious aspects of my personality is an incredible thirst for knowledge and experience. I'm ...

What is the Jewish view on Satan, demons and other forces of evil?

If you were to stare evil in the eye, what would you see? What would be its character traits? What would form its origins?

I will never understand, Father. Why can't the world be simple? Why do we need to fight for our souls? Why can't the good side get along with the... other side?

To answer this question, first consider this: Why is it that the powers of evil seem so much more apparent than those of good? The answer requires us to study the nature of good and evil. Goodness is true. It's real. It's an absolute existence. Evil is ...

Question: I'm bothered by the prayer that calls for the destruction of our enemies. What if I don't want my enemies to be "uprooted, smashed, destroyed, lowered and subjugated"? Maybe I wish for them understanding and wisdom to realize that they're doing ...

Question: The Torah records that Abraham gave presents to the children he had with Hagar. Rashi says that they were filled up with tumah (dark spiritual forces). Why would Abraham do that? Why not just throw it away and give something good to them? ...

What is the Jewish view of Satan?