{"id":40702,"date":"2023-12-24T09:16:51","date_gmt":"2023-12-24T09:16:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/emanuelshahar.com\/?p=40702"},"modified":"2026-11-03T05:34:17","modified_gmt":"2026-11-03T05:34:17","slug":"article-219-en","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/emanuelshahar.com\/?p=40702&lang=en","title":{"rendered":"The evil eye: prayers, amulets and protective customs"},"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 24px}.es-wrap{max-width:1160px;margin:auto;padding:64px 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It refers to the belief that a human gaze can bring harm or bad luck through envy or negativity. Rabbi Emanuel Shahar practices evil-eye removal according to his approach within the Kabbalistic tradition, through prayer and spiritual guidance.<\/p>\n<h2>Understanding the concept of \u2018<a href=\"https:\/\/emanuelshahar.com\/?p=20027&amp;lang=en\">The evil eye<\/a>&quot;<\/h2>\n<p>The evil eye describes an ancient belief that envy or ill will can cause spiritual and physical harm. The concept is widespread in several cultures, including Judaism, Islam and Eastern European cultures, and involves various symbols, rituals and practices for protection against and removal of the evil eye.<\/p>\n<h2>Rabbi Shahar\u2019s approach to <a href=\"https:\/\/emanuelshahar.com\/?p=20027&amp;lang=en\">Removing the evil eye<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>Rabbi Shahar focuses on several main stages in the removal process:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Personal conversation and clarification<\/strong>: listening to the person\u2019s concerns and to the meaning they attach to the tradition.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Energy cleansing<\/strong>: using spiritual methods to cleanse energy of negative influences.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Strengthening spiritual protection<\/strong>: developing a system of spiritual protection to prevent the evil eye in the future.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Methods for removing the evil eye<\/h2>\n<p>Rabbi Shahar uses a variety of methods, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Prayers and blessings<\/strong>: using traditional prayers and blessings.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Amulet <\/strong>: using materials or amulets for protection.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Spiritual practices<\/strong>: rituals and practices intended to strengthen spiritual energy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Social and psychological effects<\/h2>\n<p>Beyond its spiritual aspect, the evil eye can also affect psychological and social dimensions. Dealing with the evil eye can form part of a broader process of strengthening self-confidence and addressing fears and social concerns.<\/p>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>The evil eye is an ancient spiritual phenomenon that remains part of the practices and awareness of many people in the modern world. Rabbi Emanuel Shahar offers an approach focused on removing and protecting against the evil eye, combining traditional beliefs with spiritual practices.<\/p>\n<p>Further reading: <a href=\"https:\/\/emanuelshahar.com\/?p=20027&amp;lang=en\">The evil eye: traditional belief and personal reflection<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/emanuelshahar.com\/?p=41402&amp;lang=en\">Writing amulets according to tradition<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><\/main><\/p>\n<footer class=\"es-footer\">\n<p>Rabbi Emanuel Shahar \u00b7 Tiferet Malchut Shlomo<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/emanuelshahar.com\/?page_id=20352&amp;lang=en\">About the Rabbi<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/emanuelshahar.com\/?page_id=50002&amp;lang=en\">Terms of use<\/a><\/p>\n<nav class=\"es-langs\" aria-label=\"Language\"><a href=\"https:\/\/emanuelshahar.com\/?page_id=22&amp;lang=he\" hreflang=\"he\" lang=\"he\">\u05e2\u05d1\u05e8\u05d9\u05ea<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/emanuelshahar.com\/?page_id=1052&amp;lang=en\" hreflang=\"en\" lang=\"en\" aria-current=\"page\">English<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/emanuelshahar.com\/?page_id=1053&amp;lang=fr\" hreflang=\"fr\" lang=\"fr\">Fran\u00e7ais<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/emanuelshahar.com\/?page_id=1054&amp;lang=ar\" hreflang=\"ar\" lang=\"ar\">\u0627\u0644\u0639\u0631\u0628\u064a\u0629<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/emanuelshahar.com\/?page_id=20074&amp;lang=es\" hreflang=\"es\" lang=\"es\">Espa\u00f1ol<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/emanuelshahar.com\/?page_id=20369&amp;lang=fa\" hreflang=\"fa\" lang=\"fa\">\u0641\u0627\u0631\u0633\u06cc<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/emanuelshahar.com\/?page_id=20374&amp;lang=tr\" hreflang=\"tr\" lang=\"tr\">T\u00fcrk\u00e7e<\/a><\/nav>\n<\/footer>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>is a concept found in several cultures and spiritual traditions. 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