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He's Warning Jews About Fake Segulos (and Revealing Which Really Work)

Jan 21, 2026
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Rabbi Binyomin Greengras
Rabbi Binyomin Greengras, an Israel-based Talmud Chacham and researcher of segulos and kabbalistic customs, shares his findings from rare seforim and conversations with leading Torah figures. He exposes fraud around “holy” advisors. He explains which segulos to try, when to use them, and the power of praying at tzaddikim’s graves. He recounts striking stories about the Pele Yoeitz sefer.
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ADVICE

Choose Skulos You Won't Regret

  • Prefer skulos that are also mitzvot or clearly beneficial activities to avoid regret.
  • Avoid expensive or illogical skulos you might later regret doing.
ADVICE

Pledge Charity Before Deals

  • Before a business deal, promise to give a set percentage to a strong tzedakah if the deal succeeds.
  • Rabbi Binyomin Greingras says building that vow into the deal attracts success and divine partnership.
INSIGHT

Clean Guidance Requires No Strings

  • Rabbi Binyomin insists on refusing payment to preserve purity and equal access.
  • He argues no-strings-attached guidance keeps advice honest and avoids conflicts of interest.
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