{"id":20027,"date":"2026-10-09T06:49:23","date_gmt":"2026-10-09T06:49:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/emanuelshahar.com\/?p=20027"},"modified":"2026-10-09T06:49:23","modified_gmt":"2026-10-09T06:49:23","slug":"the-evil-eye-traditional-belief-and-personal-reflection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/emanuelshahar.com\/?p=20027&lang=en","title":{"rendered":"The Evil Eye: Traditional Belief and Personal Reflection"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>\n.es-site{--ink:#483320;--paper:#fbf8f2;--gold:#a78349;background:var(--paper);color:var(--ink);font:18px\/1.85 Arial,sans-serif;overflow-wrap:break-word}\n.es-site *{box-sizing:border-box}.es-site a{color:#6b5036;text-underline-offset:4px}.es-site h1,.es-site h2,.es-site h3{color:#483320;line-height:1.35;font-weight:600}.es-site h1{font-size:clamp(36px,5vw,64px);margin:12px 0}.es-site h2{font-size:clamp(28px,3vw,40px);margin:0 0 24px}.es-site h3{font-size:23px;margin:0 0 16px}.es-site p{margin:0 0 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style=\"background-image:linear-gradient(0deg,#07140d88,#07140d88),url('https:\/\/emanuelshahar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/kabbalah-eye-header-v2.webp')\">\n<h1>The Evil Eye: Traditional Belief and Personal Reflection<\/h1>\n<\/section>\n<article class=\"es-wrap es-reading es-article-body\">\n<nav class=\"es-breadcrumb\" aria-label=\"Articles\"><a href=\"https:\/\/emanuelshahar.com\/?page_id=1052&amp;lang=en\">Home<\/a> \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/emanuelshahar.com\/?page_id=1052&amp;lang=en#articles\">Articles<\/a><\/nav>\n<p class=\"es-author\">Rabbi Emanuel Shahar \u00b7 Tiferet Malchut Shlomo<\/p>\n<p class=\"es-lead\">The evil eye is a subject that interests many people who turn to the world of Kabbalah. On Rabbi Emanuel Shahar\u2019s website, it is discussed within the wider traditions of faith, envy, protection and prayer. A useful starting point is to distinguish a traditional belief from a factual conclusion about a particular event in someone\u2019s life.<\/p>\n<h2>Begin with the question<\/h2>\n<p>When a person expresses concern about the evil eye, the first step is to listen to what troubles them. Are they seeking to understand the concept, asking for a blessing or looking for a place to speak about a difficult period? Clarifying the question makes it possible to have a respectful, focused conversation without deciding in advance what caused the difficulty.<\/p>\n<p>A personal story or a sequence of setbacks does not, by itself, prove a supernatural influence. Spiritual discussion should leave room for questions and independent judgement. It should not lead to accusations against a relative or another person supposedly motivated by harmful envy.<\/p>\n<h2>Prayer, study and inner work<\/h2>\n<p>For those who choose a path of faith, prayer, learning and reflection on the values guiding their lives can provide a framework. Inner work can begin with a simple question: what can I do today to strengthen a kind and responsible attitude towards myself and those around me? This is an invitation to reflection, rather than a promise of a particular result.<\/p>\n<h2>Listen to the Rabbi<\/h2>\n<p>Rabbi Emanuel Shahar practises the removal of the evil eye and spells within his tradition. He does not offer to cast spells on other people. His TikTok account includes a video approaching the subject from this traditional perspective. It can serve as a starting point for further discussion and study.<\/p>\n<h2>Contact the office<\/h2>\n<p>To arrange a personal enquiry, contact the Kabbalist\u2019s office on WhatsApp. In an initial message, it is enough to state the subject and ask how a meeting is arranged. Sensitive personal information that is unnecessary for scheduling need not be sent.<\/p>\n<div class=\"es-article-videos\">\n<article>\n<div class=\"es-video-frame\"><iframe title=\"Original video from Rabbi Emanuel Shahar\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/player\/v1\/7669331920735456519?autoplay=0&amp;rel=0&amp;description=0\" loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"fullscreen\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@emanuelshahar\/video\/7669331920735456519\">Watch the original on TikTok<\/a><\/article>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"es-note\">An introductory article from the website describing spiritual beliefs and perspectives. It is not a diagnosis or a guarantee. 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