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Jewish Magic

By Michele Lefler

Welcome to Jewish Magic, the go-to place when you don’t know where to go to find magic in Judaism. Michele Lefler of Living Moon Meditation is your Jewitch Extraordinaire, bringing several years and oodles of places of magical Jewish study to one central location to help you on your crafty path. Weekly episodes provide quick, bite-sized informational pieces on ancient, earth-based practices, the rise of Kabbalah, medieval rituals and amulets, and modern feminist practices. Follow her on Instagram @LivingMoonMeditation and join the Facebook Group, Love Notes from the Universe.
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E:33 Sivan- The Month of Unity

E:33 Sivan- The Month of Unity

The Month of Unity

In this episode, Michele discusses some of the magical correspondences to the month of Sivan.

Sources

Gemini (Sivan)

The Month of Sivan According to the Book of Formation

Quote of the Week

It is a lesson of Gemini, the twins, that polarity exists within us all the time. Therefore, as we enter this month, and always, let us not fall to the mistake of the mind that says, “I have done something negative, I am now negative,” or, “I have done something positive, so the totality of me is positive now and I don’t have to worry anymore.” Because if we truly understand this teaching, then we know that the greatness of the Light of our soul exists even at the time of great negativity, even at the time of great darkness, and vice versa.   - Michael Berg

Jewitch Calendar

This week’s Parsha: Nasso

Shabbat Candle Lighting Time: 8:08 PM EST

Havdalah: 9:18 PM EST

Next week’s Parsha: Behaalotecha

Shabbat Candle Lighting Time: 8:11 PM EST

Light Holiday Candles: 9:21 PM EST

Jewitch Torah Study

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Jun 06, 202211:25
E:32 Miriam the Water Witch

E:32 Miriam the Water Witch

Miriam the Water Witch

In this episode Michele discusses a new look at Miriam and her role in the Exodus of the Hebrews.

Quote of the Week

Miriam, the drumming prophetess who danced at the shore of the Sea of Reeds, is like other prophetesses in the ancient world who used the drum to represent the rhythm of time and the heartbeat of the Divine Mother.9 Miriam combines the air-ripples of the drum with the waters of birth. According to rabbinic legend, Miriam is a midwife. In Nisan, she midwives us into the flow of time, and on Passover she shows to us the Divine face of dancer, drummer, musician, and healer. - Rabbi Jill Hammer

Jewitch Calendar

Rosh Chodesh Sivan is Tuesday May 31. Shavuot is Sunday June 5.

This week’s Parsha: Bechukotai

Shabbat Candle Lighting Time: 7:59 PM EST

Havdalah: 9:07 PM EST

Next week’s Parsha: Bamidbar

Shabbat Candle Lighting Time: 8:04 PM EST

Light Holiday Candles: 9:13 PM EST

Jewitch Torah Study

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May 23, 202210:57
E:31 Iyar- The Month of Love & Light

E:31 Iyar- The Month of Love & Light

Iyar- The Month of Love & Light

In this episode Michele discusses some of the magical correspondences to the month of Iyar.

Resources:

The Mysterious Hebrew Calendar

Spiritual Meanings of the Hebrew Alphabet Letters

Numbers Rabba

Iyar: The Month of Iyar According to Sefer Yetzirah

Quote of the Week

Iyar is a time of healing, development, and growth. This is a special time marked by ritual, like so many other sacred periods in the Hebrew calendar. Iyar allows us to create space for contemplation and integration, and prepare ourselves for the wisdom we’ll receive during Shavuot. The counting of the Omer marks a gradual shift from a time of freedom from slavery towards a time of freedom through our relationship with Torah. - Rabbi Rachel Rosenbluth

Jewitch Calendar

Pesach Sheini (second Passover) is Sunday May 15. Lag B’Omer is Thursday May 19.

This week’s Parsha: Emor

Shabbat Candle Lighting Time: 7:46 PM EST

Havdalah: 8:53 PM EST

Next week’s Parsha: Behar

Shabbat Candle Lighting Time: 7:53 PM EST

Havdalah: 9:00 PM EST

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May 09, 202211:28
E:30 Counting the Days

E:30 Counting the Days

Counting the Days

In this episode Michele discusses what the omer is and why we count the Omer. She explains how this 49-day counting ritual helps us to delve into and develop our shadow and emerge from slavery at Passover and transform into someone with a true freedom mindset.

Quote of the Week

Like our ancestors in the Exodus story, we need a period of retraining our brains and embracing a new way of thinking. Enter the Counting of the Omer. Traditionally this was a time to count the forty nine days between the barley and wheat offerings in the mishkan (tabernacle) and later the Temple. The omer measure of barley was offered on the second day of Passover and the omer measure of wheat was offered fifty days later on Shavuot (thus the counting of 49 days or seven weeks). - Michele Lefler

Jewitch Calendar

Rosh Chodesh Iyar is Sunday April 30 and Monday May 1.

This week’s Parsha: Achrei Mot

Shabbat Candle Lighting Time: 7:32 PM EST

Havdalah: 8:36 PM EST

Next week’s Parsha: Kedoshim

Shabbat Candle Lighting Time: 7:39 PM EST

Havdalah: 8:45 PM EST

Jewitch Torah Study

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Apr 25, 202211:20
E:29 Personal Reflections on the Passover Seder

E:29 Personal Reflections on the Passover Seder

Personal Reflections on the Passover Seder

In this episode Michele discusses some of her personal reflections around the central ritual of Passover- the Seder.

Quote of the Week

The exodus from Egypt occurs in every human being, in every era, in every year, and in every day. - Rabbi Nachman of Breslov

Jewitch Calendar

Passover begins the evening of Friday April 15. Counting the Omer begins on the evening of Saturday, April 16.

Candle lighting time for Shabbat is Friday evening at 7:17 PM EST. Candle lighting time for the second night of Passover is Saturday evening at 8:20 PM EST. Havdalah to end the holiday will be Sunday evening at 8:21 PM EST.

Candle lighting time for Shabbat ending Passover is Friday evening at 7:24 PM EST. Havdalah to end Shabbat will be Saturday evening at 8:28 PM EST.

Jewitch Torah Study

Jewitch Book Recommendation

Everyone Knows Your Mother is a Witch by Rivkah Galchen

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Apr 11, 202218:41
E:28 Nisan- Leadership + Redemption

E:28 Nisan- Leadership + Redemption

Quote of the Week

On the first day of Nisan in the year 2448 from creation (1313 BCE), two weeks before the Exodus, G‑d showed Moses the crescent new moon, instructing him regarding the setting of the Jewish calendar and the mitzvah of sanctifying the new month. This ushered in the first Jewish month and commenced the lunar calendar that Jews have been following ever since. It was the first mitzvah ( given to the newly born nation of Israel, even before the exodus from Egypt.- Chabad.org

Nisan- Leadership + Redemption

In this episode Michele discusses some of the magical correspondences to the month of Nisan.

The Name Nisan

Midrash Numbers Rabba

Spiritual Meanings of the Hebrew Alphabet Letters

Jewitch Calendar

Rosh Chodesh Nisan begins the evening of Friday April 1 and ends on Saturday April 2.

This week’s Parsha: Tazria

Shabbat Candle Lighting Time: 7:02 PM EST

Havdalah: 8:04 PM EST

Next week’s Parsha: Metzora

Shabbat Candle Lighting Time: 7:10 PM EST

Havdalah: 8:12 PM EST

Jewitch Torah Study

Jewitch Book Recommendation

Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret by Judy Bloom

Q & A- 00:17:25

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Mar 28, 202216:39
E:27 Purim, Witches, and Jews, Oh My!

E:27 Purim, Witches, and Jews, Oh My!

Quote of the Week- 00:01:09

Esther’s name comes from the goddess Ishtar or Asherah, and reminds us that, like older mythic figures such as Inanna, Esther descends into the underworld (in her case, the king’s harem) in order to save life. This descent into the underworld is like the sap’s hiddenness within the tree or nature’s hiddenness during winter—there must be a period of darkness in order for life to re-emerge. - Rabbi Jill Hammer

Purim, Witches, and Jews, Oh My!- 00:01:50

The Purim Spiel you’ve never heard before!

Jewitch Calendar- 00:12:53

Purim begins at sundown on March 16 and ends March 17.

This week’s Parsha: Tzav

Shabbat Candle Lighting Time: 6:48 PM EST

Havdalah: 7:48 PM EST

Next week’s Parsha: Shimini

Shabbat Candle Lighting Time: 6:55 PM EST

Havdalah: 7:56 PM EST

Jewitch Torah Study

Jewitch Book Recommendation- 00:14:34

Eternal Life by Dara Horn

Q & A- 00:17:25

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Mar 14, 202219:39
E:26 Adar- The Month of Good Fortune

E:26 Adar- The Month of Good Fortune

Quote of the Week- 00:01:09

As the holiday of Purim approaches, just as Haman’s evil plans were thwarted and turned into a celebration of triumphant joy for the Jews, so may all of our tragedies today be turned into a great salvation of  “light, gladness, joy and honor.”  ~ Rabbi David Samson

Adar- The Month of Good Fortune- 00:01:34

In this episode Michele discusses some of the magical correspondences to the month of Adar.

The Month of Adar According to Sefer Yetzirah

Adar- Pisces

Adar Meaning

Midrash: Numbers Rabba

Complete Jewitch Wheel of the Year

Jewitch Calendar- 00:06:08

Rosh Chodesh Adar 2 is Thursday and Friday, March 3 and 4.

This week’s Parsha: Pekudei

Shabbat Candle Lighting Time: 5:32 PM EST

Havdalah: 6:33 PM EST

Next week’s Parsha: Vayikra

Shabbat Candle Lighting Time: 5:40 PM EST

Havdalah: 6:41 PM EST

Jewitch Torah Study

Jewitch Book Recommendation- 00:07:38

Hebrew Magic Amulets: Their Decipherment and Interpretation by T. Schrire

Jewitchy News- 00:09:51

Far-right Jewish extremist discovers her biological parents are Muslim

Jewish federations umbrella releases new document adding gun reform and LGBTQ advocacy back to policy priority list

Q & A- 00:11:26

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Feb 28, 202213:39
E:25 Thoughts on the Jewish Calendar, Wheel of the Year, & Shabbat

E:25 Thoughts on the Jewish Calendar, Wheel of the Year, & Shabbat

Quote of the Week- 00:01:07

The Jewish calendar, which is lunar, is a calendar of witness. The Sanhedrin, Jewry's Congress, met in Jerusalem toward the end of every month to wait for the new moon. - Joshua Cohen

Wheel of the Year & Shabbat- 00:01:27

In this episode, Michele discusses her search for the perfect visual representation of the Wheel of the Year and why she loves Shabbat so much.

Jewitch Calendar- 00:06:58

This week’s Parsha: Ki Tisa

Shabbat Candle Lighting Time: 5:16 PM EST

Havdalah: 6:17 PM EST

Next week’s Parsha: Vayakhel

Shabbat Candle Lighting Time: 5:24 PM EST

Havdalah: 6:25 PM EST

Jewitch Torah Study

Jewitch Book Recommendation- 00:08:27

The Jewish Book of Days: A Companion for All Seasons by Rabbi Jill Hammer

Jewitchy News- 00:11:55

‘And Just Like That,’ a beleaguered series makes fans even angrier with a Holocaust joke

What the ‘They Mitzvah’ on ‘And Just Like That…’ Got Wrong About Queerness in Judaism

Savior? Monster? A Messianic Leader Rallies His Followers.

Q & A- 00:13:19

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Feb 14, 202215:34
E:24 Anti-Semitism Has Got to Stop

E:24 Anti-Semitism Has Got to Stop

CONTENT WARNING

This episode contains an explicit anti-semitic slur. Please consider this when listening around other people.

Quote of the Week- 0:1:12

The opposite of love is not hate, it’s indifference. The opposite of art is not ugliness, it’s indifference. The opposite of faith is not heresy, it’s indifference. And the opposite of life is not death, it’s indifference.  ― Elie Wiesel

Anti-Semitism Has Got to Stop- 0:1:37

In this episode, Michele discusses International Holocaust Remembrance Day, the St. Louis refugee crisis of 1939, the Syrian refugee crisis of 2015, the Colleyville, Texas hostage situation in 2022, and other acts of antisemitism in the United States.

Sources & Links

Documenting Numbers of Victims of the Holocaust and Nazi Persecution

Voyage of the St. Louis

ADL Tracker of Anti-Semitic Incidents

This is America: Anti-Semitism is Not a Punchline

Jewitch Calendar- 0:11:28

This week’s Parsha: Terumah

Shabbat Candle Lighting Time: 4:59 PM EST

Havdalah: 6:02 PM EST

Next week’s Parsha: Tetzavah

Shabbat Candle Lighting Time: 5:08 PM EST

Havdalah: 6:10 PM EST

Jewitch Torah Study

Jewitch Book Recommendation- 0:12:59

Encyclopedia of Jewish Myth, Magic, and Mysticism by Geoffrey W. Dennis

Jewitchy News- 0:16:35

NBA player who used antisemitic slur says incident traumatized him

Al Franken says America feels like Nazi Germany in the ‘30s. Is he right?

Q & A- 0:17:39

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Jan 31, 202219:50
E:23 Trees Have Birthdays, Too!

E:23 Trees Have Birthdays, Too!

Quote of the Week- 0:0:38

“The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.”

― Chinese Proverb

New Year/Birthday of Trees: 0:0:59

In this episode, Michele discusses Tu B’Shevat. She discusses what it is, the history of the holiday, and ways to celebrate. Sources & Links:

Plant a Tree in Israel

Tu B’Shevat Seder

Asherah: God’s Forgotten Wife

Asherah Rising

Jewitch Calendar- 0:06:44

This week’s Parsha: Yitro

Shabbat Candle Lighting Time: 4:42 PM EST

Havdalah: 5:461 PM EST

Next week’s Parsha: Mishpatim

Shabbat Candle Lighting Time: 4:50 PM EST

Havdalah: 5:54 PM EST

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Jewitch Book Recommendation- 0:08:24

The Red Tent by Anita Diamant

Q & A- 0:12:48

If the evil eye doesn’t affect fish, does it affect mermaids?

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Jan 17, 202216:01
E:22 Song as Prayer

E:22 Song as Prayer

Quote of the Week- 0:0:39

“When I discovered music — when I discovered the craft of shaping a song — my being fell into place.”

- Charlotte Eriksson.

Shabbat Shira: 0:0:54

In this episode, Michele discusses why the Shabbat when we read parshat Beshalach is called the Sabbath of Song. She discusses three different songs that pertain to the Torah portion and how song becomes prayer.

Sources & Links:

Song of the Sea

Miriam’s Song

Devorah’s Song

Mi Chamocha

Judges 4 & 5

Jewitch Calendar- 0:06:57

This week’s Parsha: Bo

Shabbat Candle Lighting Time: 4:26 PM EST

Havdalah: 5:31 PM EST

Next week’s Parsha: Beshalach

Shabbat Candle Lighting Time: 4:34 PM EST

Havdalah: 5:38 PM EST

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Jewitch Book Recommendation- 0:08:44

The GLAM Witch: A Magical Manifesto of Empowerment with the Great Lilithian Arcane Mysteries by Michael Herkes

Q & A- 0:11:02

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Jan 03, 202213:17
E:21 Defense Against the Dark Arts…of the Ayin Ha’ra

E:21 Defense Against the Dark Arts…of the Ayin Ha’ra

Quote of the Week- 0:0:39

“EVIL EYE: Yes its real, and the prophet S.A.W said its worse than black magic. As it could kill a person. Don’t share pictures of your success. Food, selfies, where you are or anything else. As many people can’t digest it and become jealous. Live a private life and do you. Nobody needs to know your business. Especially those who aren’t happy for you. Their jealousy or hatred could lead you to depression, or even losing all that you have. Be humble and keep it to yourself. Live your life for you, not for the attention that could end it.”

Unknown to me who said it.

All About the Evil Eye: 0:1:47

In this episode, Michele discusses the evil eye. She explains what it is and different ways to counteract the look. She discusses a Talmudic spell to ward off the evil eye as well as the hamsa as an amulet for protection.

Sources:

Evil Eye in Judaism

20 Jewish Superstitions That Will Absolutely Ward Off the Evil Eye 

What is the Meaning of the Evil Eye

What is a Hamsa

Jewitch Calendar- 0:11:28

Parsha of the week: Vayera

Shabbat Candle Lighting Time: 4:20 PM EST

Havdalah: 5:25 PM EST

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Jewitch Book Recommendation- 0:12:16

Magic of the Ordinary: Recovering the Shamanic in Judaism by Gershon Winkler

Q & A- 0:15:00

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Dec 27, 202117:16
E:20 Jewitch Book Recommendations

E:20 Jewitch Book Recommendations

In this episode, Michele introduces new podcast segments and announces news for the future of the podcast. She recommends 10 fiction books for the Jewish Witch interested in something new to read. Parshah for the week: Shemot

Quote of the Week- 0:0:38

“Books may well be the only true magic.” - Alice Hoffman

Book Recommendations: 0:0:58

  • The Red Tent by Anita Diamant
  • The Weight of Ink by Rachel Kadish
  • The Golem and the Jinni by Helene Wecker
  • The Museum of Extraordinary Things by Alice Hoffman
  • The Dovekeepers by Alice Hoffman
  • The Marriage of Opposites by Alice Hoffman
  • Henna House by Nomi Eve
  • Eternal Life by Dara Horn
  • The Ghost of Hannah Mendes by Naomi Ragen
  • The Devil in Jerusalem by Naomi Ragen

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Jewitch Calendar- 0:7:35

Parsha of the week: Shemot

Shabbat Candle Lighting Time 4:15 PM EST

Havdalah 5:20 PM EST

Jewitch Torah Study: https://www.facebook.com/groups/jewitchtorahstudy

Witchy News- 0:8:41

Beginning in January, Michele is launching a second podcast- Everyday Magic. It will launch on January 10 as an every other week podcast. Jewish Magic will have two more weekly episodes and then switch to an every other week podcast as well.

Q & A- 0:9:19

Do you have a Jewitchy question you’re itching to have an answer to? Send me an email and I may answer it in an upcoming episode. It might also become the topic of an upcoming episode. Questions can be sent to: hello@livingmoonmeditation.com

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Dec 20, 202111:32
E:19 Ritualized Self Care for Jewish Women

E:19 Ritualized Self Care for Jewish Women

In this episode, Michele discusses the mikveh as a practice of self-care for Jewish women. She discusses the modern objections to the mikveh as well as patriarchal views of women’s bodily functions. She talks about the spirituality of menstruation and the use of the mikveh to delineate periods of spirituality in a woman’s life. Parshah for the week: Vayechi

Key Takeaways:

  • Judaism has self care built right into it in the form of the mikveh.
  • The mikveh has nothing to do with physical cleanliness and everything to do with spiritual ascension.
  • Bleeding does not make a woman unclean but puts her in a grounded state.
  • The mikveh provides an opportunity for women to delineate between the bleeding time and the time they return to higher states of intuition.

Sources:

When is the Mikveh Used: https://themikveh.webs.com/when-is-the-mikveh-used

Can I Use the Ocean as a Mikveh: https://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/ask-the-expert-using-the-ocean-as-a-mikveh/

Traditional Mikveh Blessings: https://www.ritualwell.org/ritual/traditional-mikveh-blessings

The Mikveh: https://www.kveller.com/article/the-mikveh/

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Dec 13, 202112:49
E:18 The Magical Mezuzah

E:18 The Magical Mezuzah

In this episode, Michele discusses the mezuzah seen on Jewish doorposts. She discusses what it is and how it’s been viewed both as and not as an amulet throughout history. Parshah for the week: Vayigash

Key Takeaways:

  • The mezuzah didn’t start out as an amulet.
  • The practice of placing a charm on the doorframe was commonplace in many cultures in the ancient Near East.
  • The mezuzah is seen as ineffective as an amulet if the scroll isn’t kosher.
  • Some Jews believe that a G-d who would punish someone for not having a kosher scroll is no god worth belief.

Sources:

The Mezuzah Scroll and Case: https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/256923/jewish/The-Mezuzah-Scroll-and-Case.htm

The Magical Mezuzah- Amulet in Jewish Folk Religion: https://www.academia.edu/23569485/The_Magical_Mezuzah-Amulet_in_Jewish_Folk_Religion

Is the Mezuzah an Amulet?- https://www.rabbimichaelsamuel.com/living-in-a-demon-haunted-world/

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Dec 06, 202112:14
E:17 Authenticity: A Chanukah Miracle

E:17 Authenticity: A Chanukah Miracle

In this episode, Michele discusses the true miracle of Chanukah. She gives a brief overview of the Chanukah story and then details the miracle of being true to self. Lots of personal story is shared.  Parshah for the week: Miketz.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Chanukah story has real life meaning despite the questionability of some aspects.
  • The Hellenization of the Jews and the Maccabean Revolt are definitely true.
  • The Hasmonean family and their supporters fought for what they believed in.
  • Embracing our true selves- no matter what it is- is the real miracle of Chanukah.

Links:

The Revolt of the Maccabees: https://www.simpletoremember.com/articles/a/the_revolt_of_the_maccabees/

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Nov 29, 202118:05
E:16 The Historical Magic of Incantation Bowls

E:16 The Historical Magic of Incantation Bowls

In this episode, Michele discusses magic bowls. She explores what they are and were, what they were used for, who made them, and where. Also she talks about what was done with them when they were made.  Parshah for the week: Vayeshev.

Key Takeaways:

  • Magic bowls are a pottery bowl with an incantation written on them.
  • Clients used incantation bowls to protect and heal, to frighten off demons and evil spirits, and to harm adversaries.
  • Lilith was a favorite on incantation bowls.
  • Once a person had commissioned and received a demon bowl, it was often buried, upside down, inside their home.

Links:

Magic Bowls of Antiquity: https://aeon.co/essays/what-should-be-done-with-the-magic-bowls-of-jewish-babylonia

Magic Bowls: https://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/magic-bowls/

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Nov 22, 202113:09
E:15 Planning for the December Dilemma

E:15 Planning for the December Dilemma

In this episode, Michele discusses the December Dilemma. She explains what it is and how it relates to interfaith witches + families. Then she gives practical tips for making the holiday season as stress free as possible. Parshah for the week: Vayishlach

Key Takeaways:

  • December can be or cause a dilemma for multi faith families or individuals who are themselves multi-faith.
  • Taking a few moments to slow down + breathe cultivates moments of calm + peace.
  • Know what celebrations and traditions are part of your faith and those that are part of your extended family.
  • When you know what the traditions of both groups are you can formulate a plan.

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Nov 15, 202115:10
E:14 Rosh Chodesh + Moon Magic

E:14 Rosh Chodesh + Moon Magic

In this episode Michele discusses the significance of moon magic. She talks about the New Moon in Jewish tradition as well as the importance of all of the moon’s phases. Parshah for the week: Vayetzei

Key Takeaways:

  • Moon magic is prevalent in most cultures throughout the world.
  • The New Moon marks the beginning of a new month in Judaism.
  • Rosh Chodesh has traditionally been seen as a holiday for women.
  • Judaism has rituals + blessings for all of the moon’s phases.

Links:

Info on Rosh Chodesh: https://www.jewfaq.org/chodesh.htm

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Nov 08, 202113:38
E:13 A Jewitch’s Tools

E:13 A Jewitch’s Tools

In this episode Michele discusses the tools she uses in her witchy Jewish practice. Parshah for the week: Toldot

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Nov 01, 202117:13
E:12 Jewitch Samhain
Oct 25, 202112:18
E:11 The Racist & Anti-Semitic History of Magic with a K

E:11 The Racist & Anti-Semitic History of Magic with a K

In this episode Michele talks about the spelling of magic- both with and without a k. She discusses why the spelling matters, and why she spells magic without a k.

Key Takeaways:

  • Magick is an old and archaic spelling of the word- so old it’s difficult to pinpoint when it originated.
  • Aleister Crowley popularized the spelling (with a k) in his teachings and in Thelema.
  • Crowley was known for his racism and anti-semitism.
  • Crowley appropriated Kabbalah and included it into Thelema.
  • Spelling magic with an arcane spelling isn’t necessary for people to know what we are talking about.


Links:

Aleister Crowley: A Legacy of Nationalism and Racism

Was Aleister Crowley a Racist? It Depends. 

Aleister Crowley- The Slaves Shall Serve

Why Whitewashing Crowley is a Bad Idea


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Oct 18, 202116:05
E10: G-d, Shema, & Witchcraft

E10: G-d, Shema, & Witchcraft

In this episode Michele explains her view of the Divine and how it relates to Judaism’s central prayer and expression of faith, the Shema.

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Oct 11, 202115:01
E:9 Building Right Relationship
Oct 04, 202115:05
E:8 The Ouroboros Year
Sep 27, 202115:10
E:7 Sukkot & Ancestor Veneration
Sep 20, 202117:45
E:6 Yom Kippur & the Scales of Libra
Sep 13, 202114:22
E:5 Symbolic Foods of Rosh HaShanah
Sep 06, 202112:43