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  • Dybbuk – Spiritual Possession

    Dybbuk – Spiritual Possession

    Posted on March 28, 2009 | No Comments
    A human being that is possessed by a spirit or some otherworldly creature is a phenomenon found in a myriad of cultures and religions. Jewish folklore calls the spirit that causes this rare but remarkable occurrence a “dybbuk.” A dybbuk (pronounced “dih-buk”) is the term...

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