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Segulos

Spiritual remedies and sacred practices rooted in Torah and Chazal — for the elevation of the soul and refuah sheleimah.

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Segulos

What is a Segulah?

A segulah (lit. “remedy” or “spiritual treasure”) refers to a practice rooted in Torah, Chazal, or longstanding Jewish tradition believed to bring spiritual benefit or blessing.

While mitzvos are the ultimate channel for merit, segulos are supplementary acts of kedushah that draw on deep spiritual truths — as explained by the Maharal and permitted in Shulchan Aruch (Y.D. 179) when done with proper kavannah and without superstition.

Elevation of the Neshama

  • Reciting Kaddish – Uplifts the soul (Berachos 57a)
  • Learning Mishnayos – משנה = נשמה
  • Tehillim – Song that elevates souls
  • Tzedakah – "Tzedakah saves from death" (Mishlei 10:2)
  • Ner Neshama – "The candle of G-d is the soul of man"
  • Aliyah l’Torah – Torah honors bring merit

Healing the Sick (Refuah)

  • Tehillim – Brings healing (Midrash Shocher Tov)
  • Mi Shebeirach – Special prayer for the ill
  • Charity – Tzedakah for the sick (YD 335:10)
  • Changing Name – Alters destiny (Rosh Hashanah 16b)
  • Bikur Cholim – Removes 1/60th of illness (Nedarim 40a)
  • Torah Merit – Protects and heals (Sefer Chassidim)