The Evil Eye

"AYIN HORAH" - THE EVIL EYE

Q. I'd like to know a bit more about the term "ayin horah" — the "evil eye."

Is there really such a thing, or is it merely superstition?

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A. The term "evil eye" usually refers to something that attracts the attention of others and arouses their jealously. It might be a case of a particularly talented or beautiful child, of physical or mental prowess, of exceptional wealth and popularity, or any other form of success in life.
Drawing attention to oneself is likely to arouse envy and negative criticism. Unfortunately, man's baser nature may prompt him to find consolation in the downfall of those who have succeeded where he feels he has failed: "If I can't have a million dollars, at least let Sydney not have his million either."