Judaism, unlike many of its contemporaries, lacks the framework for superstitious belief[citation needed] and often condemns it.
Because idolatry was deeply connected to Canaanite and Bronze Age superstition, the Torah specifically warns against believing in lucky numbers and superstitious signs, as it can lead people away from God.
In other words, Rav Hanina stated that the women's superstitious beliefs were foolish seeing as God has the final say in all things.
"[5] The wearing of amulets containing the names of angels charged with healing and invocations of various sorts was often thought to be a prophylactic against certain illnesses and the Evil eye.
[8] In the Middle Ages, Jewish superstition was greatly strengthened, owing in large measure to Christian surroundings, trials for witchcraft were carried out on a regular basis and many superstitious beliefs found themselves being canonized into Medieval law.