The History of the Golem

The story of Rabbi Yehudah Loew's creation of a golem, a humanoid automoton formed from clay, to protect the 16th-century Jews of Prague, is perhaps the best-known story from Jewish folklore, but the concept of and stories about golems reach back a least 2500 years. This article gives an overview of the golem, from the Talmudic era to the twentieth century. Full Article >
Last Modified: 2006-04-29

Techniques for Creating a Golem

There are many sets of instructions regarding the creation of a golem. This article provides an overview of the methods and procedures, and discusses common thmes among them. This article does not provide full, explicit directions or instructions, nor can I give them to you. Full Article >
Last Modified: 2006-04-20

Qualities of the Golem

This article describes the physical, mental, and spiritual qualities of a golem, as well as its place with regard to the law and the afterlife. Full Article >
Last Modified: 2006-04-29

Uses for the Golem

This article discusses reasons behind the creation of a golem, and touches on instances less well-known than the Golem of Prague. Full Article >
Last Modified: 2006-04-20

 

About The Golem Icon:
The word on the golem's forehead is emet ("truth"). Writing this word on the golem's forehead was one of several ways to bring it to life. For more information, please see Techniques for Creating a Golem.