Jewitches
Talking about all things Jewish witchcraft, mysticism, folklore, magic, and practice. 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
Episodes
Have you ever heard the term "closed practice"? In this episode of Jewitches, Zohare Jacobi explores the origins and rise in popularity of this term and how we define it. Unpack what it means for a practice to be considered "closed," who gets to define it, and why this conversation is so important in today’s world of spiritual exploration.
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Purim is one of my favorite holidays...So let's chat all about it! This is a casual sit down episode with discussions surrounding the spirituality of Purim, our requirements of giving, and much more!
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twitter @thejewitches
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You've been asking since my first day posting about Jewish magic & witchcraft...This episode is casual -- an ode to conversations around the Shabbat candles and the hearths of old. Learn why I use the term witch, when I use it, and why this might sound a bit different than previous episodes you've heard...
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The more wives, the more witchcraft - and yet, we are constantly scrutinized and demeaned by men within our communities. Jewish women are responsible for building the practices and traditions that we have today; and yet, Jewish women face the brunt of the ire from both within and outside of the community. Why is that?
In the first episode of our new season, Zohare Jacobi of Jewitches tackles this topic through a heart to heart conv...
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 research that feels like it should be must read material for this topic.
Instagram: @jew...
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 uncover how this humble bulb has been regarded as a protective talisman and a potent ward...
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 your favorite drink, sit back, and listen and learn!
1 The Power of the Evil Eye an...
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 the Goddess Ishtar.
To help us with this discussion, we have invited a special gu...
Do you blow out your birthday candles? You may not know that Judaism has special traditions about blowing out candles...Learn all about why!
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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!
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https://www.jewitches.com/post/herbs-judaism
Sefaria
A brief history of Jews and Garlic, Jordan D. Ros...
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
- https://www.chabad.org/holidays/purim/article_cdo/...
Let's learn about the book of Shadows...Where did that name come from? Why do people use it?
Citations:
Doreen Valiente's The Rebirth of Witchcraft(1989)
http://iapsop.com/archive/materials/occult_observer/occult_observer_v1_n3_1949.pdf
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 Jewish Thought, vol. 11, no. 1, 1970, pp. 64–83. JSTOR, http://www.jstor.org/stable...
Our very first mini-episode! Make sure to rate & subscribe, wherever you listen!
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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.
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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!
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Sacred Monsters: Mysterious and Mythical Creatures of Scripture, T...
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 Undertorah: An Earth-Based Kabbalah of Dreams and Return to the Place: The Magic, Medi...
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.
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