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viii Tzurba M’Rabanan

Hilchot Chukot Hagoyim
The Source of the Prohibition 85
The Definition of the Prohibition 88
Theaters and Stadiums 94
The Minhag of Kaparot 96
Walking Without a Head Covering 98
Standing for the Siren in Israel on Yom HaShoah and Yom HaZikaron 101

Customs of Aveilut 105
Celebrating Thanksgiving 107
Summary of Hilchot Chukot Hagoyim 109
Further Iyun – Chukot Ha’akum 112
Responsa 122

Halachot of Sorcery, Magic, and Superstition
Introduction 127
Divination, Omens, and Signs 128

Astrology, Star Gazing, and Lotteries 136
Magic and Deception of the Eyes 138
Sefer Yetzira 147
Summary of Halachot of Sorcery, Magic, and Superstition 148
Further Iyun – Three General Approaches to Magic and
Superstition in Jewish Philosophy 150

Hilchot Pe’ot Harosh (Corners of the Head)
The Basis for the Prohibition of Pe’ot Harosh 155
Defining the Prohibited Act 158

The Exact Dimensions of the Pe’ot Harosh 161
The Upper Edge of the Pe’ot 161
The Lower Edge 162
The Length of the Hairs 164
The Amount of Hair (Width) Necessary to Leave for the Pe’ot 166

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