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Talking about all things Jewish witchcraft, mysticism, folklore, magic, and practice. Bi-weekly deep dives into all things magical & Jewish, hosted by Jewitches.com Find the Jewitches podcast: instagram @jewitches twitter @thejewitches and subscribe at jewitches.com/subscribe Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jewitches/support
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This podcast is the audio version of an infographic created for Instagram, with minor tweaks to formatting. It is meant to serve as a jumping off point for research, as one post can only hold so much. We encourage you to check out the citations. There was so much that simply couldn’t be covered in such a short post; not to mention a breadth of rese…
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Embark on a captivating journey with us on our latest episode, where we dive deep into the enchanting realm where garlic, magic, medicine, and Jewish heritage intertwine. Unveil the hidden layers of significance that garlic holds in both ancient Jewish texts and modern-day practices. Intrigued by the magical properties attributed to garlic? We unco…
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Get ready to dive into the captivating world of the evil eye within Jewish culture in our newest episode. We unpack the secrets, tales, and traditions surrounding this mystical phenomenon with protective practices and beliefs rooted in Jewish folklore. We spill the beans on amulets, rituals, and powerful symbols like the Hamsa and fish! So grab you…
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In today’s long-awaited episode, we will be debunking common myths and misconceptions about Ostara! We separate fact from fiction and explore the true origins of the holiday, going back to the 725 with the monk Bede. We discuss everything from the significance of eggs and rabbits in Christian mythology to why Easter is definitely not stolen from th…
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Let's explore the traditions and customs of Passover, our first ever episode dedicated to just one Jewish holiday! Join us as we retell the Pesach story as you may have never heard it before, delve into the history, rituals, and modern-day celebrations of this magical holiday....Giant frog and magical matzah amulets included. Make sure to rate, rev…
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Do you blow out your birthday candles? You may not know that Judaism has special traditions about blowing out candles...Learn all about why! Make sure to rate, review & subscribe wherever you're listening! Patreon | Instagram | Tumblr | Shop Instagram Support the Podcast BuyMeACoffee KoFi --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod…
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For those seeking spirituality, crystals have become almost synonymous with mystical wisdom, but almost exclusively through New Age lenses. It is therefore not surprising that so many are shocked by the presence of wisdom surrounding stones in Judaism, but it has existed here since before the time of the Exodus.Make sure to rate, review & subscribe…
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Did you know that Jews LOVE garlic? Like...Love garlic? So much that there are antisemitic caricatures of Jews holding them? All that and more in this weeks mini-episode! Make sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and leave a review. Patreon.com/jewitches instagram.com/jewitches twitter.com/thejewitches jewitches.com https://www.jewit…
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So why does it seem like Jewish holidays keep moving around? How many birthdays do Jews get? How many New Years do Jews have (spoiler it is more than 3!) All that & more in our newest episode! Sources: For qualities, elements, astrology & angels: The Sefer Yetzirah Above the Zodiac, Matityahu Glazerson https://www.aish.com/jl/hol/hm/48924027.html h…
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Angels: we can't get enough of them. Learn all about angels in Judaism as we discuss all the basics for the last big episode of the year! https://etzion.org.il/en/philosophy/great-thinkers/ramban/vayera-angels-and-prophecy Henoch, C. J. "THE RELIGIOUS THOUGHT OF NACHMANIDES — FROM HIS EXEGESIS OF THE MITZVOT." Tradition: A Journal of Orthodox Jewis…
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Our very first mini-episode! Make sure to rate & subscribe, wherever you listen! Make sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and leave a review. Patreon.com/jewitches instagram.com/jewitches twitter.com/thejewitches thejewitches.tumblr.com jewitches.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jewitches/support…
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Lavender for sleep. Rosemary for clarity. Rose for love. Those are the basics, according to the Internet. But there is so much more to herbalism, and the use of herbs, especially in the Jewish tradition. Today we're discussing the use of herbs and plants within Judaism. Make sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and leave a review. Pa…
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Dragons, mermaids, vampires...Those are old news! Let's talk about the lesser known Jewish creatures of the Mud Mice, Vegetable Men, and the Tree Geese...All of which sound as fantastical as they are! Make sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and leave a review. Patreon.com/jewitches instagram.com/jewitches twitter.com/thejewitches j…
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As long as we have been dreaming, we have been wondering what they could mean. Today we dive into dream divination, interpretation, and dream work with incredible guest, Rabbi Jill Hammer, PHD. Co-founder of the Kohenet Hebrew Priestess Institute and the Director of Spiritual Education at the Academy for Jewish Religion, her most recent books are U…
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Arguably the most popular of all Jewish folk creatures, today we're discussing all things Golem. From depictions in media like Supernatural to whether or not you could eat a Golem, we take a dive into its history and modern occurences. Make sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and leave a review. Patreon.com/jewitches instagram.com/j…
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Tichels (Yiddish) or mitpachat (Hebrew) are Jewish terms for headscarves. You may have grown up with your mother, aunts, grandmothers, cousins, family, etc, wearing them. Or you may not have known there is a history of Jews covering their hair with headscarves. But there is a modern resurgence, and it isn't just amongst the married women of Orthodo…
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From reading livers (yes) to doing divination with our fingernails during Havdallah, we're all about divination this week, plus, why your grandpa might tell you it's forbidden. Make sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and leave a review. Patreon.com/jewitches instagram.com/jewitches twitter.com/thejewitches jewitches.com https://www…
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Come on, who doesn't love candles? This week we start with the important discussions we forgot in last weeks episode...Can dragons light Shabbat candles and are mermaids kosher? Once we finish up that fascinating discussion, we move on to what candles are and a few ways that we can use them in Judaism! Make sure to subscribe on your favorite podcas…
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It's like George and the Dragon meets H2o Just Add Water. We talk all things Jewish Dragons, Mermaids, and more...Including whether or not humans can reproduce with mermaids....according to the Sages of old.Make sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and leave a review.Patreon.com/jewitchesinstagram.com/jewitchestwitter.com/thejewitche…
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Hello friends! Some very kind listeners let me know that the last episode was extremely quiet---that's what I get for editing with headphones on! I've reuploaded with louder audio, but have kept the original up in case folks don't mind that one. This is the first time recording with two people at once in the same space (as opposed to over zoom, etc…
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This week, you get a very special nonsense episode featuring my best friend, Kenzie! We recorded this on Halloween...but it is live now! We talk all things Twilight, our friendship, and generally have a good time! All proceeds made from ads during this episode will be donated to Move to Higher Ground: "Our mission is to secure the future of the Qui…
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Let's talk about the afterlife...Heaven, Hell, Purgatory, Reincarnation, Ressurection that rolls your body through underground tunnels? This week, let's dive into our last episode in a mini-series all about death in Judaism. Make sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and leave a review. Patreon.com/jewitches instagram.com/jewitches tw…
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This week, let's dive into the second episode in a mini-series all about death in Judaism. Make sure to leave a review & subscribe! sdjewishworld.com/2012/06/29/the-meaning-of-tachrichim/ rohatynjewishheritage.org/en/culture/death-burial-mourning/ surface.syr.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1022&context=rel jewish-funerals.org/understanding-jewish-…
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🎵 let's talk about death, baby 🎵 I was once told that researching Judaism is like the ocean--there is always more, particularly when it comes to death and dying. Death is a universal experience--one of the things that connect all people around the world. It is natural that each and every culture develops its own unique perception and practices in r…
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This week, we cover the immensely frightening topic of blood libel. In our longest episode yet, we cover the origins of blood libel, famous cases, a short timeline, and how blood libel may appear in the modern-day. Trigger warning for the episode as it will contain discussions of murder, violence, assault, cannibalism, infanticide, torture, mass sh…
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In this episode, we dive into the entire world of what is witchcraft, what are witches, how can you even be a jewish witch, what Judaism thinks about witchcraft, and why you might not have known about Jewish magic and witchcraft in the first place. Unlike my other episodes, this is a combination of 3 blog posts available to read on Jewitches.com ma…
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We've all heard the saying, "We are the daughters of the witches they couldn't burn", but what if we actually looked at who those witches were? In this episode, we explore the impact of antisemitism on the witchcraze and how Jews as a whole suffered through the persecution of so-called witches. you can find a breakdown of the episode on jewitches.c…
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In 2003, a listing appeared on eBay for a box haunted by a dybbuk. With the Hebrew word Shema inscribed on the back, the lister, Kevin Mannis, wove an intricate story of a Jewish Holocaust survivor and a demon trapped in a wine box. The Internet flew into a rage, fascinated and sickened by the idea of a box so terrible, and dybbuk boxes came to lif…
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