Superstition, Omen-Reading, Emorite Practices, Language of Idolatry

Gd will be faithful to a person who trusts Gd and is faithful. If one relies on superstition, the superstitions will overtake him: Nedarim 32a

One who doesn't rely on predictions is brought closer to Gd than the Angels are: Nedarim 32a

There is no fear of violating prohibitions against superstition by listening to a Divine Voice: Megillah 32a

Relying on omens may cause one to worry and self-fulfill a negative omen: Keritot 6a

Actions which appear to be Emoritic Superstition, but are scientifically effective: Shabbat 67b

Chants for good luck, which are considered to be Emoritic Superstition: Shabbat 67b

"Dan" as a term for idolatry: Shabbat 67b

"Gad" as a term for idolatry: Shabbat 67b

The omens used by a Roman general Nero when he invaded Jerusalem: Gittin 56a

Asking a child what verse he is studying: Gittin 56a

Anointing a king beside a river: Keritot 5b

Testing the flow of light from a flame during the days between Rosh haShanah and Yom Kippur, to see whether the year will flourish: Keritot 5b

Testing whether a rooster grows plump, to see whether an investment will succeed: Keritot 5b

Examining one's shadow in a dark house, to see whether one will return from a trip: Keritot 5b-6a

Eating gourd, fenugrec, leek, beets and dates at the start of the year as omens: Keritot 6a

Rav Mesharshiya's advice to his son: Study Torah beside water for it is a good omen for the flow of your learning: Keritot 6a



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