Sorcery

Torah Mitzion, Parashat Mishpatim:

“You shall not let a sorceress live"- learned from its context

Does this commandment have any practical application, as do the other commandments of the parashah?

Divination: What’s forbidden, and what’s permitted

One who transgresses the prohibition of divination, nullifies the commandment to act with simplicity before God. It is forbidden to use divination or sorcery even for promoting good purposes.

Another look at parashat Balak: The prohibition against sorcery

There are people who have special spiritual abilities to see and sense beyond the norm.

Witchcraft in our day and age? UAE woman cleared of wrongdoing

Jail time and deportation for witchcraft? That's the law in the Emirates.

Sorcery, magic, and goddesses

The seal of Hashem is truth, and those who serve Him must refrain from any use of lies to strengthen faith.

Earthquake

An earthquake does not mean the world is coming to an end.

British Press Blames Israeli 'Witchcraft' for Draw with Wales

Tal Ben Haim's hand motions during Gareth Bale's missed free kick are a 'curse' he placed on the Welshman, press screams.

ISIS Beheads 'Sorceresses' For the First Time

ISIS conducts first beheading of women, and first beheading on allegations of 'sorcery,' in murder of two women and their husbands.

'Shape-Shifting' Jews Blamed for Paris Attacks

Paris attacks designed to make Muslims 'look bad,' some Parisian Muslims state to international media.

Iranian Cleric Claims: Israel Uses Sorcery for Espionage

A cleric and professor at Tehran University claimed in a TV interview that Israel uses "jinns" (genies) to undermine Iran.

Saudi Authorities Behead Woman for 'Sorcery'

A Saudi woman was beheaded for practicing 'sorcery' after complaints she was a medical fraud reached religious police.