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Small Town Mysteries The Haunted Dybbuk BoxSend us a textThe Dybbuk box first gained popularity in 2003, after a man by the name of Kevin Mannis posted the Dybbuk box for sale on ebay. He claimed that the Dybbuk box was haunted and was causing a lot of strange and supernatural things to happen to both him and his family. Sources: 1) https://jewitches.com/blogs/blog/the-deal-with-the-dybbuk?srsltid=AfmBOooiwzKe-kwg8ZBK2fCzzIa10aX_7PbGLT9DV-QiFa2KlCeknEQl2) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Repentance_in_Judaism3) https://www.inverse.com/input/features/dybbuk-box-dibbuk-kevin-mannis-zak-bagans-haunted-hoax-revealed4) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dybbuk_bo...

2025-10-1334 min

Perplexity: A Mystery Podcast Episode 147: CURSED OBJECTS- The Legends of the Conjured Chest and the Dybbuk BoxToday, we’re opening the vault of the unwanted, the uncanny, and the utterly cursed. From a box that plagued multiple owners with nightmares and faulty technology, to a chest that killed multiple recipients, these cursed objects carry with them the weight of tragedy—and the promise of terror.So pour yourself a drink, dim the lights, and join me... if you dare. Because for today’s episode, we’re peeling back the cobwebs and stepping into the shadowed world of cursed objects—where once you touch them, they never really let you go.

2025-10-0854 min

Live Laugh Lore Crossover Episode!: Unboxing the Dybbuk with Meta PsyKicksIn this episode of Live Laugh Lore, hosts Emily and Caroline dive into the eerie world of the Dybbuk Box. Joined by special guest Liv from the Meta PsyKicks podcast, they unravel the history of the Dybbuk from Jewish mythology, discuss the rituals of exorcism, and explore the story of the infamous haunted wine cabinet that became a viral sensation in modern pop culture. Caroline delves into the psychology behind cursed objects, explaining why our brains latch onto such stories. They conclude with reflections on cultural appropriations and the real fears that make these myths come alive. Also, be...

2025-08-071h 03

The Jewish Diasporist Ashkenazi Herbal Diasporism w/ Deatra Cohen and Adam SiegelIn this episode, we are joined by Deatra Cohen and Adam Siegel, authors of "Ashkenazi Herbalism" and recently: "Woven Roots; Recovering the Healing Plant Traditions of Jews and their Neighbors in Eastern Europe." Their new book expands on their earlier work by foregrounding the ways plant medicine served as a medium for coexistence in a land that's often only remembered as a place of Jewish suffering. Through concrete examples, we explored the implications of diaspora for herbal and medicinal traditions. These traditions, often considered backwards and lost to history, can continue to teach us about what it...

2025-07-051h 31

Little Death Communing with Ghosts: Ancient Jewish Practices for Modern Times with Madison SlobinIn this episode, I am joined by local Queer Jewish ritualist, matchmaker and cultural connector: Madison Slobin. Divulging a once fearful relationship with ghosts and death, Madi vulnerably invites us into her subconscious to reveal ancestral encounters and the portals of connection that became possible once she was open to them. She offers her experiences with supernatural visitations from her Ashkenazi grandparents and the ancient Jewish divinatory practice of dream interpretation. During the pandemic, this led Madi along a hallowed path towards co-creating “the place/s” (hamakom) where she wanted to be. Elaborating on the concept of “spiritual technology”—ritual tha...

2025-03-031h 07

Little Death Tenderness as Liberatory Resistance: Immortalizing Ladino and Sephardic Heritage with Shaurie BidotIn this episode, I sit down with the tender and tenacious Shaurie Bidot as they invite us along a pilgrimage of ancestral wisdom, remembrance and blessings from their Latin heritage originating from the Indigenous Taíno tribe of Puerto Rico to their roots in the American South. From the context of growing up in the South as a queer Afro-Latinx Sephardi Jew, Shaurie offers their formative perspectives on death as a grounding practice and spiritual guide in how they approach personal relationships and liberatory politics. Informed by their multi-racial, multi-cultural and ethnically diverse landscapes, Shaurie explores grief practices as a...

2025-02-171h 03

Evil Everywhere: A True Crime and Horror Podcast Episode 33: The Legend of the Dybbuk BoxIn 2004, the LA times released an article regarding a possessed box deemed the dybbuk box. This item soon became one of the most coveted items in the paranormal world. But what is a dybbuk? Belief in the existence of a dybbuk has existed in Jewish folklore as early back as the 16th century. There have been many reports of dybbuk possession throughout the years, but the amount significantly declined with the advancements in medicine. A dybbuk box is said to contain a dybbuk, which seeks to possess an individual. However, the dybbuk box did not come about until the...

2025-01-1454 min

The Five Books: Jewish Authors on the Books That Shaped Them Jean Meltzer on ‘Jewitches’ and Jewish JoyIn Magical Meet Cute, Faye Kaplan is definitely happy alone. That is, until she finds her town papered with anti-Semitic flyers. Desperate for comfort, Faye drunkenly turns to her pottery. A golem protector is just what her town needs…and adding details to make him her ideal man can’t hurt, right? When a mysterious stranger turns up the next day, Greg seems too good to be true, causing Faye to wonder if his appearance might be anything but a coincidence. (Mira)Jean started her career in television where she w...

2024-12-1051 min

Oddity Shop The Dybbuk Box: Horrifying Haunted object, or Confirmed Fake?!Welcome To The Oddity Shop, Where The Bizarre is Always on Sale. This week, your curator Zach is finally covering the story of the famed Dybbuk BoxThings take an eerie turn as we unravel the chilling saga of the notorious Dybbuk box. This infamous antique has a dark reputation for leaving a trail of mysterious and unsettling events behind it. From Kevin Mannis' initial discovery of the box full of bizarre items like wheat pennies and locks of hair, to the spine-tingling experiences faced by its various owners, we trace the journey of this haunted object f...

2024-11-1448 min

Queer Up with Lily & Robin Episode 4 - Corpse BrideWell, we've had a good run, so it was about time we watched something mediocre. In this episode, we take a look at Tim Burton's mostly failed attempt to recapture the magic of The Nightmare Before Christmas, and why it fails to make us care for its tepid characters or lifeless love story. It needs a good queering up, and we're just the ones to do it.CW: Mentions of death, suicide, forced marriage, murder, poisonReferences:Tim Burton's World of Sadboys by Infinite Snow ProductionsLooking For Meaning in...

2024-07-011h 09

Witch n Mix 14. And then a dybbuk comes alongHave you heard of a dybbuk box? No? Well this week we will talk you through how to make one and trap a daemon in it! We won’t really, but we will talk about demons in great detail. Mimi also takes us through the exorcisms of Latoya Ammons back in 2012 – a tale of many demons. We are just too busy to get possessed ok! Demons can you just not. PS it’s Molly snoring on this week’s episode. Sources not listed in the episode are: https://u...

2024-05-141h 34

STRONGWILLED Strange BedfellowsThe book we are discussing is The Gates of Zion by Brock and Bodie Theone. You can follow Josh’s work over on his substack called New Means. He mostly covers issues of labor but most recently has been writing from a Jewish perspective on the dangers of zionism. “Zionism was the air we breathed. To me it seemed so normal, it was not something we investigated consciously.” The single largest zionist organization in the US Christians United for Israel. You can read more about it here. The current speaker of the hou...

2024-01-181h 00

Globetrotter Pod 41 - The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict, Anti-Colonialism & A Hope For A Better Future with Dvorah SilvermanHappy New Year! May 2024 bring you happiness, joy and success! In today’s episode, our guest Dvorah Silverman talks us through their perspectives on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. ----- Guest speaker’s profile: Dvorah Silverman, M.A. (any/all) Equity • Research • Education LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dvorah-silverman-ma-130a7876/ Email: dvorahsilvermanconsulting@gmail.com Website: https://dvorahsilverman.wixsite.com/my-site “Not in our name” in Yiddish = nit in aundzer nomen Independent Jewish Voices Vancouver Youth Bloc: @ijvyouthbloc ----- Links shared by...

2024-01-1333 min

Vulgar History: Regency Era Muslim Heroine of the Crusades, Iṣmat ad-Dīn KhātūnIṣmat ad-Dīn Khātūn was a 12th-century Muslim woman who lived in the Levant. She lived during the Frankish Wars aka The Crusades, and made a name for herself through her bravery and diplomacy.--Call for de-escalation and ceasefire (for US people)Email your US rep to demand a ceasefireTemplate for UK people to email your MPTake action to call for a ceasefire (for US, UK, Canada, and international people)--Booklist to learn more about the history of the L...

2023-12-1741 min

Jewitches Christian Zionism 101This 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: @jewitches Article: https://jewitches.com/blogs/blog/christian-zionism-101 Citations: Sturm, Tristan. “God’s...

2023-10-2521 min $For The B-oo\'s$

For The B-oo's Dybbuk BoxesThe time has come B-oo's Crew! Episode 1 of our halloween haunted objects series starts off with a bang! Hitting a peak popularity in 2021, the craze that is Dybbuk boxes swept the internet.If you're a fan of the paranormal, and watch any YouTube, we are sure you've had your fill of Dybbuk box video's. But where did it all start? Why did they become so popular? And, more importantly, are they real?Forget everything you think you know about these haunted demon box's. They havent been telling you the whole story. What you've seen isnt exactly the truth. But...

2023-10-0256 min

Jewitches Garlic MagicEmbark 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 against malevolent forces in Jewish folklore. Through a casual textual analysis of traditional Jewish texts, we explore the symbolism and rituals where garlic's mystical essence has been harnessed...

2023-08-1520 min

Jewitches Unraveling the Evil Eye in JudaismGet 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 and the Good Eye in Midrashic Literature 2 https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/166909/jewish/What-Is-the-Meaning-of-the-Evil-Eye.htm https...

2023-05-3025 min

Jewitches Debunking Myths about Ostara with A Hearth WitchIn 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 guest, A Hearth Witch, who is a German-American folk practitioner and scholar specializing in the study and practice of German Folk practices. You can...

2023-05-042h 20

The Movie Witch Podcast S2E6: The Stereotypical Fairytale Witch, Its Origins, & Its ImplicationsIn this episode, Kyla & Kaija discuss the origins of the stereotypical green-skinned, hooked-nosed, pointy-hat-wearing witch of our childhood fairytales. Where does this imagery come from? What implications does it have? Let's talk about it. Sources: - Books & Broomsticks: Dybbukim w/ Jewitches (on Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/episode/5V0Vts3KYKyaVQIDKzFvRr?si=3c33576757cd4e88 - Can I Still Love the Antisemitic Fairy Tales That I Grew Up With? by Aleksia Mira Silverman on Hey Alma: https://www.heyalma.com/can-i-still-love-the-antisemitic-fairy-tales-that-i-grew-up-with/ - More on Jewish headwear: https://www...

2023-04-1358 min

Jewitches Giant Frogs & Magical Matzah... All About PassoverLet'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, review & subscribe wherever you're listening! Instagram @jewitches & @shopjewitches Tumblr & Twitter @thejewitches Support the Podcast BuyMeACoffee jewitches KoFi jewitches Sources: chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/1172862/jewish/The-Feather-the-Spoon-and-the-Candle.htm chabad.org/multimedia/video_cdo/aid/4357661/jewish/The-Kabbalah-of-Pesach.htm The Jewish Holidays: a guide and...

2023-04-0339 min

Books and Broomsticks Dybbukim w/ JewitchesJoin Matt and Frankie as they welcome back Jewitches to discuss Dybbukim, the Dybbuk box hoax, and more! Find Jewitches: Website: https://www.jewitches.com/ Blog: https://www.jewitches.com/blog Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jewitches/?hl=en and https://www.instagram.com/shopjewitches/?hl=en

2023-03-2552 min

Jewitches Blowing Out CandlesDo 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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jewitches/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jewitches/support

2023-03-0905 min

Jewitches Crystals, Gems, & Precious Stones in JudaismFor 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 wherever you're listening! Instagram | Tumblr | Shop Instagram Support the Podcast BuyMeACoffee KoFi Sources: https://www.chabad.org/kabbalah/article_cdo/aid/3965005/jewish/Twelve-Precious-Jewels.htm https://www.jhom.com/topics/stones/gems.html Jewish Magic Before the Rise of Kabbalah, Yuval Harari Jewish Magic and...

2023-02-2431 min

Books and Broomsticks Jewish Folk Medicine w/ JewitchesJoin Matt and Frankie as they talk to Jewitches for the next installment of their Regional Folk Magic series! Find Jewitches: Website: https://www.jewitches.com/ Blog: https://www.jewitches.com/blog Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jewitches/?hl=en and https://www.instagram.com/shopjewitches/?hl=en

2023-02-0953 min

Jewitches Jews and GarlicDid 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.jewitches.com/post/herbs-judaism Sefaria A brief history of Jews and Garlic, Jordan D. Rosenblum A Frog Under the Tongue: Jewish Folk Medicine in Eastern Europe...

2023-01-3109 min

Jewitches The Months of the Jewish YearSo 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/aid/2863908/jewish/9-Things-Every-Jew-Should-Know-About-the-Month-of-Adar.htm https://www.aish.com/jl/hol/hm/48960721.html https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/3749660...

2023-01-1629 min

Cats, Tea, and Witchcraft Podcast Kabbalah vs. Qabalah and Cultural AppropriationTodays episode is about kabbalah vs qabalah and cultural appropriation. Have questions? Send an email! catsteaandwitchcraftpodcast@gmail.com Follow the social media pages and website: www.twitter.com/catsteaandwitch www.instagram.com/catsteaandwitchcraft catsteaandwitchcraft.wixsite.com/podcast Music: Love For Snakes by Maduro https://www.jewitches.com/post/kabbalah-vs-cabala-vs-qabala https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/qabalah-for-wiccans-jack-chanek/1138684925;jsessionid=449EDB5528A44F2DA550EFFCD63C84F2.prodny_store02-atgap13?ean=9780738768663 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3RygInIQBA

2023-01-1038 min

Jewitches The Book of ShadowsLet'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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jewitches/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jewitches/support

2022-12-1909 min

Jewitches Angels in JudaismAngels: 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/23256305. Accessed 10 Aug. 2022. The Encyclopedia of Jewish Myth, Magic, and Mysticism, by Rabbi Geoffrey W. Dennis A Gathering of Angels: Angels in Jewish Life and Literature; Morris B. Margolies https://www.myjewishlearning.com/arti...

2022-12-1330 min

History of a Haunting The Truth Behind the Dybbuk BoxThis week we bring you a follow up to one of our first episodes, ep. 5 "Haunted Objects", and tell you the truth behind the Dybbuk Box. In what is fair to say is one of the world's most haunted objects, we dig deeper and find not all is what it appears to be. Who involved stands to be the most damaged by this wild turn of events? Let's discuss! Sources used in today's episode are: Jewitches Podcast Inverse.com – article by Charles Moss Ne...

2022-12-121h 16

Jewitches Jewish Toilet DemonsOur 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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jewitches/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jewitches/support

2022-11-2909 min

Jewitches Herbs & JudaismLavender 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. Patreon.com/jewitches instagram.com/jewitches twitter.com/thejewitches jewitches.com https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herbal_medicine WOOLF, MAURICE. "Foreign Trade of London Jews in the Seventeenth Century." T...

2022-09-0932 min

Jewitches Lesser Known Jewish CreaturesDragons, 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 jewitches.com Sacred Monsters: Mysterious and Mythical Creatures of Scripture, Talmud, and Midrash by Rabbi Dr. Natan Slifkin https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spontaneous_generation https://www.s...

2022-07-0746 min

Illusion Pod On God: A Case for JudaismSomewhat of a continuation of the last public episode: James and Gabi talk about the word and energy of "God". We then discuss Christianity and Judaism, coming to the conclusion that Judaism is the dominant religion, obviously.Jewish IG's Gabi mentioned: @myrrhmag @jewitchesJames' favorite pilates youtube, Nicole not Kayla: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEbbyBuyQiHpKiOMj9GFhVw Tired of ads? Join us on Patreon for exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/illusionpodxoxo

2022-06-251h 34

Jewitches The Magic of Dreams with Rabbi Jill HammerAs 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, Meditation, and Mystery of Sefer Yetzirah. You may also know her from her book with Taya Shere: The Hebrew Priestess: Ancient and New Visions of Jewish Women’s Spiritual Leadership....

2022-06-081h 19

Books and Broomsticks White Supremacy and Witchcraft w/ That Honey WitchJoin Matt and Frankie as they welcome their guest, Honey, to talk about white supremacy and witchcraft. Support the podcast through our Patreon, HERE. Support Matt & Honey Matt's venmo: MattHatterPlays Honey's venmo: Thathoneywitch Online Resources Antisemitic history of witches: https://www.heyalma.com/the-antisemitic-history-of-witches/ Antisemitism education: https://www.jewitches.com/antisemitism-education Hate Symbol Database: https://www.adl.org/hate-symbols?cat_id%5B146%5D=146 Roma Unraveled Podcast: https://www.audible.com/pd/Roma-Unraveled-Podcast/B09XJ9SDFG Jewitches P...

2022-05-1928 min

Jewitches There's More Than One Way to Make A GolemArguably 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/jewitches twitter.com/thejewitches jewitches.com Golem: Jewish Magical and Mystical Traditions on the Artificial Anthropoid by Moshe Idel https://en.wi...

2022-02-2554 min

Jewitches The Modern Resurgence of TichelsTichels (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 Orthodox communities. Jews of all communities, nationalities, and levels of observance are reclaiming the tichel, so it's time we talk about why. The I-10 Book Club https://anchor.fm/i10bookclub instagram.com/i10bookclub

2022-02-0432 min

Jewitches Jewish Divination - An Introductory PrimerFrom 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.myjewishlearning.com/article/divination/ https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/940282/jewish/Negative-Commandment-9.htm#footnote4a940282 FINESINGER, SOL. “THE CUSTOM OF LOOKING AT THE FINGERNAILS AT THE OUTGOING OF...

2022-01-0838 min

Jewitches Candles in Jewish MagicCome 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 podcast platform and leave a review. Patreon.com/jewitches instagram.com/jewitches twitter.com/thejewitches jewitches.com Sources: ht...

2021-12-2332 min

Jewitches Dragons and Mermaids in JudaismIt'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/jewitches instagram.com/jewitches twitter.com/thejewitches jewitches.com Sources: https://www.sefaria.org/sheets/230658.8?lang=bi&with=all&lang2=en https://www.sefaria.org/Kiddushin.29b.13?lang=en&with=all&lang2=en https://www.sefaria.org/Mishnah_Avodah_Zarah.3.3?lang=en&with=all&lang2=en Ilia Rodov, “Dragons: A...

2021-12-0846 min

The Esoteric Book Club Esoteric News Briefs - Episode 2.9 - UFO Cover-Ups, Jewitches, and Bone SaladWelcome back to another episode of the Esoteric News Briefs! Tonight we have UFO Cover-Ups, Jewitches, and Bone Salad! Get ready! It‘s about to get weird!

2021-12-0420 min

Jewitches Twilight with Kenzie (Re-Upload)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), so thank you for all the kind messages! This week, you get a very special nonsense episode featuring my best friend, Kenzie! We recorded this on Halloween...but it is live...

2021-11-091h 05

Jewitches Twilight with KenzieThis 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 Quileute tribe by moving the at-risk community to the safe zone where their culture and heritage can continue to thrive for generations to come." You can donate and learn more here: https://mthg...

2021-11-091h 05

The Holy Post Episode 481: Admitting the Skeletons in Christianity's Closet with John DicksonWhat is Christianity's contribution to history and has it been positive or negative? John Dickson says Christians should obey Jesus' command to remove the plank from our own eye and admit the many ugly truths about church history. Only then will we be able to see clearly the parts of church history that conform to the way of Jesus. Skye talks to Dickson about his new book, "Bullies & Saints: An Honest Look at the Good and Evil of Christian History." Also this week, a conspiracy filled speech by the actor who played Jesus in "The Passion of...

2021-11-031h 23

Jewitches The Afterlife: a Jewish Guide to Life After DeathLet'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 twitter.com/thejewitches jewitches.com https://www.vbs.org/worship/meet-our-clergy/rabbi-harold-schulweis/sermons/afterlife-what-happens-after-i-die https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/282508/jewish/What-Happens-After-Death.htm The Encyclopedia of Jewish Myth, Magic...

2021-10-2940 min

Jewitches The Physicality of Death and MourningThis 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-practices/jewish-end-of-life-practices/ pdfs.semanticscholar.org/1b6e/40ab406b549482fed057657b409583b0e9c9.pdf digitalcommons.andrews.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1452&context=jams www.shiva.com/learning-center/death-and-mourning/placing-a-stone/ jewish-funeral-home.com/why-do-jews-place-stones-or-pebbles-on-a-grave/ poseidon01.ssrn.com/delivery...

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Jewitches Let's Talk About Death🎵 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 response to death. This week, let's dive into our first episode in a mini-series all about death in Judaism. Make sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and leave a review. Pa...

2021-10-0438 min

In Search of Tarot Jewitches with Zo JacobiZo Jacobi is a Jewish practitioner working to create spaces for Jewish mythology, mysticism, and practice online. Born in Los Angeles, she grew up surrounded by magic and now runs Jewitches, a blog, social media community, podcast and shop dedicated to making magic accessible. Zo resides in Los Angeles with her partner and their two very spoiled cats. In this episode, Zo shares some of the history surrounding the label of "witch" and its roots in anti-semitism and misogyny. We also discuss the Jewish Kabbalah and Christian Cabala systems, and why their integration into the Tarot by...

2021-09-0646 min

Jewitches Blood LibelThis 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 shootings, and ritualistic killings. I will not go into much detail as you don’t want to hear it and I don’t want to have to say it. Make sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and leave a rev...

2021-08-271h 10

Jewitches Jewish Vampires, Werewolves, and Twilight (Oh My)This week the Jewitches podcast is discussing vampires and werewolves in Jewish mythology. Newsflash: we've been talking about them since biblical times, even if you didn't know it...Featuring some amazing stories from the Sefer Chasidim, a story of the Baal Shem Tov standing off against Satan's werewolf, and a guide to successfully killing Jewish vampires, this episode isn't one you want to miss..Plus, there is a short tangent discussing religion in Twilight, with a recording from JuliaGoesTexas on TikTok. Huge thank you to them for allowing me to use their clip! Make...

2021-08-1440 min

Jewitches Can You Even Be a Jewish Witch?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 make sure to click follow & leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Follow along on instagram @jewitches and twitter @thejewitches Have a question or a topic you'd like me to...

2021-07-3047 min

Jewitches Witch History: Jews and the WitchcrazeWe'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.com under a blog of the same title. have an episode you'd like to hear? drop it in the voice message area! make sure to click follow or subscribe & leave a review!...

2021-07-2037 min

Jewitches Debunking the Dybbuk BoxIn 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 life. This is the first mention of a dybbuk box in history, but these creatures of Jewish folklore have existed for centuries... Make no mistake, Kevin Mannis created the Dybbuk...

2021-07-1235 min

Jewitches A Brief IntroductionWelcome to the Jewitches podcast! Make sure to subscribe and submit any requests for episodes ♡ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jewitches/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jewitches/support

2021-07-0601 min

Bonfire Babble Podcast Ep 42: Chakras Part 2The yellow and the green one! You know-- what are their names? Well the Brilliant Corey knows and she is going to teach Detta and listeners about them AND how to pronounce them AND the sound that goes with them. I will be Yam - ing as I go to sleep tonight. We talk about silly life stuff for about 10 minutes then we dive into the good stuff. ( Recorded on June 20, 2021. Released June 30th, 2021) aka pre the extreme heatwave of the PNW. Sparks! We will be sending water sparks from water fountains this summer ... Corey TPop Creations Detta Jewitches Land A...

2021-06-3044 min

Bonfire Babble Podcast Ep 42: Chakras Part 2The yellow and the green one! You know– what are their names? Well the Brilliant Corey knows and she is going to teach Detta and listeners about them AND how to pronounce them AND the sound that goes with them. I will be Yam – ing as I go to sleep tonight. We talk about silly life stuff for about 10 minutes then we dive into the good stuff. ( Recorded on June 20, 2021. Released June 30th, 2021) aka pre the extreme heatwave of the PNW. Sparks! We will be sending water spar...

2021-06-3000 min

2021-06-3000 min $Music from the Goddess\' Vault$

Music from the Goddess' Vault Music From the Goddess' Vault Podcast: Jewish Paganism EpisodeThis show is for the Jewitches, Judeo-Pagans, Jewish Pagans or those wanting to explore this path. Kabbalah will also be included in this discussion too, since some of us pagans also incorporate that into our practice. The websites that are mentioned in the show are: http://www.hamiltonwcc.ca, http://www.chesterfieldpagans.org and http://jewitchy.wordpress.com. The Spirit Guide this week is Asherah and there are two Dream Symbols: Kittens and Puppies. Here are the songs featured: 1. Deror Yikra (Yemenite Jewish) by Libana 2. Jewel of the Night by Lisa Thiel 3. Universal Voyage by Levantis 4. Asherah by Temple Sounds 5...

2018-08-2346 min