As part of my Current Jewish Questions podcast series I recently dedicated a four part segment to the subject of Segulot, Simmanim, and Superstitions in an attempt to define the boundaries and limits for various forms of folk religion in Rabbinic Judaism. While I was unable to come to a definitive conclusion, these classes should nevertheless be of interest for those interested in the subject and its underlying theological questions.

• Part 1 – Comparing folk religion and idolatry
• Part 2 – Identifying and responding to “signs” in the world
• Part 3 – Dreams
• Part 4 – More distinctions between permitted and forbidden folk practices