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15 hours ago
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Rituals for Shavuot

Shavuot, or the feast of weeks, begins at the end of the counting of the Omer, fifty days after the first night of Passover. Shavuot...

Apr 29
4 min

Rituals for Lag B'omer

This holiday celebrates the death of the Rabbi Shimon bar Yochnai, the author of the Zohar. The Zohar is a central text to Kabbalah, one...

Mar 31
4 min

How To Start Practicing Jewish Witchcraft: A Beginner Guide

This title is misleading. There is no one singular guide to practicing what we call Jewish witchcraft. But that answer is so much less...

Mar 19
7 min

Rituals for Passover

Passover, also known as Pessach, is one of the most important of the Jewish holidays. Some even assert that it is the most important....

Feb 24
5 min

Rituals for Purim

When people think of Purim, they generally think of costumes and hamantaschen, or maybe the commandment to get drunk. But it is so much...

Feb 5
5 min

Candles in Jewish Magic

According to Rabbi Geoffrey W. Dennis, candles are a symbol of the human soul...They accompany Jews from birth to death and beyond. For...

Jan 26
5 min

Rituals for Tu Bishvat

The New Year for the Trees, Tu Bishvat, is one of four new years celebrated within Judaism. The holiday itself honors the commitment...

Jan 17
11 min

Jewish Divination: An Introductory Discussion

"Who is wise? He who foresees the results of his deeds (Tamid 32a)." In one of my first blogs, "Can You Even Be A Jewish Witch?" I...

Jan 6
9 min

How a Tweet about Tapas Got Me Nazi Death Threats

It all started when I was assigned to create a blog post about Tapas for my companies spring content roster. I did what any good content...

Dec 25, 2020
6 min

The Jew Who Loved Christmas | a story of assimilation

For those who know me now, the idea that I, a devout Jew who spends her free time writing a blog on Jewish mysticism and plans to head to...

Dec 18, 2020
4 min

Kiddush Levana: the Sanctification of the Moon

The Internet loves to joke about how much Jews love the moon, but it's true. We love the moon. It is central to Judaism, just as it is to...

Nov 29, 2020
4 min

Rituals for Channukah

As the winter months approach, so does Channukah's holiday, whose name is incredibly debated in the English speaking world. You may also...

Nov 22, 2020
4 min

Jewish Personal Protections

From the moment many Jews are born, our parents begin to protect us in any way they can. Many of us grow up with moments of protection...

Nov 12, 2020
5 min

Jewish Rituals to Protect Your Home

When reading almost any guide to witchcraft, people are instructed to begin with protection spells. Many Jewish practitioners may not...

Nov 2, 2020
6 min

Kabbalah vs. Cabala vs. Qabalah

Kabbalah vs. Cabala vs. Qabalah To someone unfamiliar with the topic, you might think that these three words and practices are...

Oct 16, 2020
7 min

What Is The Difference Between Judaism and Christianity?

You'd be shocked how many times I am asked this. Well, if you're a publically Jewish person, you're probably not shocked. The vast...

Oct 11, 2020
4 min

How To Build Meaningful Rituals

We love the idea of witchy rituals. Chances are when you think of them, you think of the roaring bonfire, cauldron, smoke, and hooded...

Oct 4, 2020
6 min

The Months of the Hebrew Year

Being Jewish means that you are privy to two calendars, the Gregorian and the Jewish (Hebrew), meaning that you get double the birthdays!

Sep 24, 2020
6 min

Why Didn't You Know About Jewish Witchcraft?

This question plagues my inboxes, comment sections, and live streams. Why didn't they know about Jewish Witchcraft?

Sep 17, 2020
4 min

What is Witchcraft & What Are Witches?

Logic states that a witch is a practitioner of witchcraft, but to apply a definitive label to witchcraft actually is is far harder than...

Sep 14, 2020
5 min

Rituals For Rosh HaShanah

Rosh HaShanah, the Jewish new year, lasts two days. It falls on the first of the Jewish month of Tishrei and celebrates the creation of...

Sep 10, 2020
4 min

10 Questions to Ask Yourself This Elul

The month of Elul, which falls just before the new year, is a month of introspection and taking stock. In Judaism, we have the concept of...

Sep 4, 2020
8 min

The Deal with the Dybbuk

In 2003, a listing appeared on Ebay for a box haunted by a dybbuk. But what is a dybbuk? how were they exorcised? where did they come from?

Aug 25, 2020
5 min

Hebrew Names: A Guide

In Judaism, there is great power in found in both words and names. HaShem created the Universe through the power of speech, literally...

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