Witchcraft

Family of five massacred after being accused of practising witchcraft

More than 2500 people have been killed in India since the year 2000 over accusations of witchcraft.

|ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD
A goat grazes outside a community health centre in Bahadurganj subdivision of Kishanganj district, Bihar, India, March 21, 2023. (illustrative)
An illustrative image of a person holding up handcuffed wrists as police car lights flash behind them.

Witchcraft accusations spark brutal killing of family in eastern India

The family were reportedly beaten and burned to death, transported via tractor and buried in a pond after a mob of more than 50 villagers attacked the family home in Tetgama village.

|ByRUBY SADIKMAN
The Pew survey found that 11% of Jews say they consult tarot cards at least once or twice a year.

A quarter of American Jewish adults in the United States consult astrology, survey says

Some American Jews also reported blending witchcraft and Jewish folklore, taking on the title “Jewitches.”

|ByGRACE GILSON/JTA
Tattoo artist Kat Von D poses at the premiere of "Jackass 3D" at Grauman's Chinese theatre in Hollywood, California October 13, 2010. The movie opens in the U.S. on October 15.

Accused antisemite Kat Von D renounces witchcraft, converts to Christianity

The famous tattoo artist shared a video of her baptism on Instagram.

|ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD

Witchcraft accusations an ‘occupational hazard’ for female workers in early modern England

While both men and women have historically been accused of the malicious use of magic, only around 10% to 30% of suspected witches 400 or 500 years ago were men.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023ByJUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH
Nineteenth-century illustration of colonial-era witch hysteria (including a witch flying on a broomstick).

Scottish child sex abuse witchcraft ring case sees 11 charged - report

The defendants face 32 different charges for crimes against children, such as raping them, making them take part in witchcraft classes, making them try to commune with demons, and more.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Illustrative image of an arrest.

Did the Grim Reaper attend King Charles III coronation?

A mysterious figure that briefly appeared during the coronation poured oil on the fire of the already ongoing speculations over King Charles' alleged pagan connections.

MAY 7, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
The Grim Reaper (illustrative).

Salem 2.0? Survey finds connection between religiosity, belief in witchcraft

A new survey revealed that 89% of people who believe in witchcraft consider themselves Christian or Muslim.

NOVEMBER 27, 2022ByJUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH
Witchcraft

Undead, unknown: Scientists discover identity of 19th century vampire

In 1990, the body of an unknown man was dug up in Griswold, Connecticut, and it was clear to those who discovered him that something about him was unusual. Now, scientists have found the answer.

NOVEMBER 5, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
The identity of a 19th century "vampire" has finally been revealed after more than 200 years. This is what he would have looked like.

Woman dies following exorcism, Bedouin religious leader and doctor arrested

The exact nature of the ritual remains unclear, as does the identity of the religious leader, but it is believed that he is related to a "terrorist family."

OCTOBER 25, 2021ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Gisela Marulanda, 23, who claims to be possessed by spirits, participates in an exorcism ritual performed by Hermes Cifuentes (not pictured) in La Cumbre, Valle September 5, 2012.

Fascinating witch drawings line 'The Secret World of the Introverts'

Nil and Karin Romano present stunning ink drawings at ‘The Secret World of the Introverts.’

APRIL 2, 2021ByHAGAY HACOHEN
THE ROMANO SISTERS: ‘We paint from our heart. Our art comes from our inner truths and dreams.’

Double, double toil and trouble: Exploring modern-day witches

People may buy into magic in private, but many sectors of the modern world don’t tend to embrace such beliefs, viewing them as ridiculous or weak.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017ByRACHEL MYERSON
Age-old superstitions: Amulets and talismans from the ‘Angels and Demons Jewish Magic Through the Ages’ exhibition at the Bible Lands Museum, Jerusalem.