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Hilchot Chukot Hagoyim
The Source of the Prohibition 89
The Definition of the Prohibition 92
Theaters and Stadiums 98
The Minhag of Kaparot 100
Walking Without a Head Covering 102
Standing for the Siren in Israel on Yom HaShoah and Yom HaZikaron 105

Customs of Aveilut 109
Celebrating Thanksgiving 111
Summary of Hilchot Chukot Hagoyim 113
Further Iyun – Chukot Ha’akum 116
Responsa 126

Halachot of Sorcery, Magic, and Superstition
Introduction 131
Divination, Omens, and Signs 132

Astrology, Star Gazing, and Lotteries 140
Magic and Deception of the Eyes 142
Sefer Yetzira 151
Summary of Halachot of Sorcery, Magic, and Superstition 152
Further Iyun – Three General Approaches to Magic and Superstition
in Jewish Philosophy 154

Hilchot Pe’ot Harosh (Corners of the Head)
The Basis for the Prohibition of Pe’ot Harosh 159
Defining the Prohibited Act 162

The Exact Dimensions of the Pe’ot Harosh 165
The Upper Edge of the Pe’ot 165
The Lower Edge 166
The Length of the Hairs 168
The Amount of Hair (Width) Necessary to Leave for the Pe’ot 170

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