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The Temple Menorah in Kabbalistic Manuscripts

Kabbalistic literature looked for ancient symbols through which it could express its daring innovations. It found such a symbol in the Menorah…

Chen Malul | 08.06.21

Who Are You, Senoy, Sansenoy and Semangelof?

The three angels charged with safeguarding newborn babies and their mothers

Chen Malul | 12.02.20

The Black Suitcase of Magical Amulets with a Mysterious History

No one knows the exact origins of the little black suitcase filled with hand-written scrolls now kept at the National Library of Israel.

Chen Malul | 12.11.18

No Children Allowed: Introducing Lilith, the Jewish Vampire Queen

​Dracula? He’s nothing compared to the first vampire in history, the one and only Lilith. Among her many “hobbies”: hounding humankind, causing crib death and night emissions in men, and sucking blood.

The National Library of Israel | 07.11.17

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