Objects that, according to some Jewish traditions, are better not to keep when they are given as gifts and their symbolic meaning
In different spiritual traditions of Judaism, especially in mystical currents linked to the Kabbalah, it is taught that objects are not simple material things. Each object, according to these beliefs, can absorb the emotional, spiritual and experiential energy of the people who have touched, used or given it.
For this reason, receiving certain objects as a gift—especially when they come from people with dubious intentions, internal conflicts, or difficult histories—is seen as something that needs to be carefully analyzed. Not because the object is bad in itself, but because it can act as a “symbolic container” of invisible charges.
Below, we explore which are those objects that, according to some Jewish traditions, should not be kept when they are given as gifts, and what symbolic meaning is attributed to them.
The Kabbalistic vision of gifted objects
Kabbalah teaches that everything that enters a house brings with it an energetic imprint. Just as a person can bring peace or tension when entering a home, objects can also carry memories, emotions, and vibrations associated with their history.
Therefore, when an object was used in moments of pain, envy, loss or conflict, it is believed that this charge can remain in it and affect, in a subtle way, the one who receives it.
The 10 objects that, according to these traditions, should not be accepted as gifts
1. Figurines and figures
Especially if they represent people, animals, or symbolic entities. It is believed that they can act as energetic anchors of the intention of the giver.
2. Used mirrors
Mirrors are seen as surfaces that reflect and absorb. In the mystical tradition, an old mirror can contain the emotional charge of those who looked at themselves in it for years.
3. Used jewelry
Rings, necklaces and bracelets keep the bodily and emotional energy of their former owner. If they come from a broken relationship, grief, or conflicted history, they can pass on that burden.
4. Used clothing
The garments are in direct contact with the skin and, according to the Kabbalah, absorb moods, diseases, sadness and traumas.
5. Dried or artificial plants
They symbolize arrested energy or symbolic death. They do not represent growth or renewal.
6. Old paintings or portraits
Especially if the history of the person portrayed is unknown. Symbolically, it is believed that they can bring back memories from outside the home.
7. Very old books with dedications
Especially if they come from people with negative emotions. The written word also has intention.
8. Legacy Watches
Clocks symbolize time and destiny. In the Kabbalistic tradition, they can convey stories of loss or suffering.
9. Antique dolls and toys
They are considered to absorb the emotional energy of children who may have experienced sadness or abandonment.
10. Broken or damaged objects
They represent blockages, stagnation and unfinished cycles. To conserve them is, symbolically, to accept that energy in the house.
Signs that an object might be “charged”
According to these traditions, a non-harmonized object can manifest itself through:
- Feeling uncomfortable when touching
- Repetitive or disturbing dreams since you arrived home
- Family conflicts that appear without a clear cause
- Feeling heavier or tired in a specific space
- Sudden changes in mood or energy in the home
It is not about fear, but about observing how the environment reacts since the object is present.
The Kabbalistic Protocol of Neutralization
When an object is considered symbolically “charged,” tradition recommends a three-step process:
1. Separate it
It should not remain in the common spaces of the home. It is placed in a separate bag or box.
2. Purify
It can be surrounded with salt, exposed to the sun or passed incense or herb smoke to it, as a symbolic form of cleansing.
3. Discard with intention
The object must not be given to another person. It is thrown away or recycled, while an intention of liberation and closure is expressed aloud.
The Cohen Family Story
According to accounts shared in traditional circles, the Cohen family began to experience a number of problems after accepting an antique statuette as a gift. With no history of serious conflicts, the house was filled with arguments, financial losses and a constant sense of heaviness.
A rabbi suggested that they check the new objects that had entered the home. When removing the statuette and performing the symbolic ritual of cleaning and discarding, the family reported that, over time, calm returned and the conflicts dissipated.
Beyond how each one interprets these facts, the central message is clear: the objects we bring home influence our emotional and symbolic well-being.
Final Thoughts
These traditions do not seek to generate fear, but awareness. Each object that enters a home represents a story, an intention and a symbolic energy.
Choosing what to keep and what to let go is also a way of taking care of the space where we live, think and rest.
Because, according to ancient wisdom, a home is not just a physical place… It is an energy field where peace, prosperity and harmony are built for those who inhabit it.
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