This web page was written and designed by Marianne Waage, aka Yamara. The writer assumes no responsibility or liability for any problems that may occur do to the carrying out of instructions listed on this web page.

The main golem was drawn by Timothy R. Haldane. All other artwork was by Marianne Waage.

Special thanks to Ann Mansker, Jason Gabler and Jeff Hemenway on their contributions to the Golem FAQ.

References

for golems

• see Golem: Jewish Magical and Mystical Traditions on the Artificial Anthropoid, by Moshe Idel (SUNY Press, Albany, 1990)
• An Anomalous Genesis, by Rachel Strasser (1999)
• Rava's Golem, by D. Honigsberg (Summer 1996)
• see Major Trends in Jewish Mysticism, by Gershom Scholem (Shocken Press)

for Eleazor of Worms

• see Commentary to Sefer Yesira (Przemysl: M. Spiro, 1888)

for the Hebrew alphabet

• A Matrix of Meaning: Portraits of the Hebrew Letters, in Pictures and Words

for information on Rabbi Low

• Excerpt from a talk to the Northern California Chaverim Chapter (March 14, 1999)
• Jewish Communities of the World, Czech Republic (1995-1998)
• A Few Good Men

for information on the Sefer Yetzirah and Kabbalah

• The Creator and the Computer, by David Blumenthal (1978-1980)
• soc.culture.jewish FAQ: Torah and Halachic Authority (May 17, 1996)

for information on mikvah

• A Walk of Purity: Mikvah: A Study of Immersion/Baptism, by Peggy Pryor (1996)