God is said to be punishing humanity for misdeeds through an upcoming solar eclipse on April 8, with biblical references such as the Book of Amos and the Book of Joel alluding to the darkening of the sun and moon as signs of calamity.

The modern portrayal of golems in popular culture, such as in the game Pokmon GO, deviates from the traditional Jewish concept of a golem as a magically created servant under a kabbalist's control.