The Power Of The Mazal – What Is The Torah’s Position On Lotteries?
The Shulchan Aruch (Y.D. 179:1) forbids lotteries by conclusively stating: “One should not inquire from stargazers and not through lotteries.”
This ruling is based on Tosafot (Shabbat 156a) who writes, “Lots and stargazing are one thing.” The source of …
