On the ruby segula
I have posted on the topic of sgulas in the past. I also once did a post on a proposed ruby gmach for women to borrow ruby jewelry either as a sgula to prevent miscarriage and/or have a easy birth. Gem quality rubies are rarer than diamonds, which is why any more affordable piece containing a ruby larger than a chip would likely incorporate a synthetic stone. In fact, you can find synthetic ruby pendants for under $30. I checked online. So I was wondering, can these gmachs purchase the affordable synthetic stones, or would only the natural gems be considered efficacious?
Comments
In general I'm not much of a segula person. Where'd the ruby one come from?
The ruby one is from Rabeinu Bachyei, Shmos 28:15 in his description of the "odem" stone (which was red, i.e. presumably a ruby).
For example, someone I know had a heart attack at 45. You may assume he did not exercise and eat right. But, in fact, he runs a fitness center and is very aware of nutrition. He said that his profile put him at very little risk. But he still had the heart attack.
I am certain that Rachel Immenu was scrupulous in challah, as in the other mitzvos. Yet, she died in childbirth because of other factors.
Have a good Shabbos!