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: @jewitches Article: https://jewitches.com/blogs/blog/christian-zionism-101 Citations: Sturm, Tristan. “God’s just Gaza War: Futurity foreclosed through evangelical apocalypse as orthogonal promise of Eretz Israel.” Geografiska Annaler: Series B, Human Geography, vol. 103, no. 4, 2021, pp. 301–319, https://doi.org/10.1080/04353684.2021.1891557. “A Land without a People for a People without a Land” By Diana Muir  https://www.britannica.com/topic/Rapture-the https://cufi.org/about/mission/  https://www.pewresearch.org/religion/2021/05/11/the-size-of-the-u-s-jewish-population/  https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2020/06/30/mainstreaming-christian-zionism-could-warp-foreign-policy/  https://religionmediacentre.org.uk/factsheets/factsheet-christian-zionism/  https://apnews.com/article/christian-zionists-israel-republican-presidential-candidates-97a5bd9359a9af724fb55cfb154007ef  https://cufi.org/issue/mike-pence-to-cufi-i-support-israel-because-i-am-a-christian/  http://www.meforum.org/1877/a-land-without-a-people-for-a-people-without  https://fozmuseum.com/blog/bolsonaro-receives-award/  https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2021/5/26/biden-palestine-and-the-buttressing-of-christian-zionism  https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2019/08/22/trump-sees-all-us-jews-israelis-because-his-christian-zionist-allies-do-too/  https://www.pewresearch.org/religion/2021/05/11/u-s-jews-political-views/#:~:text=Overall%2C%20about%20seven%2Din%2D,or%20lean%20toward%20the%20GOP.  https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/trump-doubles-down-calling-jewish-democrats-disloyal-israel-n1044861 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jewitches/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jewitches/support

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 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 to ward off evil spirits and bring blessings. But the allure of garlic doesn't end with its mystical aspects. We also delve into its profound medicinal value as recognized in ancient Jewish remedies. From the Talmud to Kabbalistic writings, garlic's therapeutic properties have been lauded for centuries. Our exploration takes us through historical accounts of its use as a natural remedy for various ailments, offering insights into the wisdom passed down through generations. Whether you're a history aficionado, a believer in the mystical, or simply intrigued by the healing power of nature's gifts, this episode of Jewitches is sure to leave you spellbound, enlightened, and inspired to explore the captivating world of garlic within Jewish traditions. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jewitches/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jewitches/support

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 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://www-jstor-org.ez.lib.jjay.cuny.edu/stable/1260090?seq=4#metadata_info_tab_contents 3 4 Jewish Magic and Superstition: Joshua Trachtenberg 5 Divination, Magic, and Healing: The Book of Jewish Folklore by Rabbi Ronald H. Isaacs 6 Ritual Medical Lore of Sephardic Women 7 Dazzling Blue: Color Symbolism, Kabbalistic Myth, and the Evil Eye in Judaism --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jewitches/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jewitches/support

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 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 find their work at their Patreon (https://patreon.com/ahearthwitch), TikTok (tiktok.com/ahearthwitch), Instagram (instagram.com/a.hearth.witch), and YouTube (youtube.com/ahearthwitch). Citations:  Modern Pagan Festivals: A Study in the Nature of Tradition Author(s): Ronald Hutton Source: Folklore, Vol. 119, No. 3 (December 2008), pp. 251-273 Published by: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. on behalf of Folklore Enterprises, Ltd. Stable URL: https://www.jstor.org/stable/40646468 Pagan Goddesses In The Early Germanic World: Eostre, Hreda and the Cult of Matrons; Philip A Shaw https://www.patheos.com/blogs/aidankelly/2017/05/naming-ostara-litha-mabon/ https://sittingbetweentworivers.wordpress.com/2016/03/15/a-brief-history-of-ostara/#f11 https://www.patheos.com/blogs/panmankey/2018/04/why-we-believe-in-untrue-things/ https://dbpedia.org/page/Ostara_(magazine) https://ia904701.us.archive.org/0/items/UnknownOstara152ndSeries/Ostara_01.pdf https://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/no-easter-wasnt-named-after-a-mesopotamian-goddess/ https://www3.nd.edu/~pantsakl/Archive/dateofeaster.pdf Newall, Venetia. An Egg at Easter: A Folklore Study. Routlege & Paul, 1984.  Bede’s a Reckoning on Time Jacob Grimm, Teutonic Mythology Wolzogen, Wegweiser zu deutschern Galubern, 16, 29. ISTOR, page 786: https://www.jstor.org/stable/43965085?seq=27 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jewitches/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jewitches/support

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, 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 commentary by Michael Strassfeld chabad.org/holidays/passover/pesach_cdo/aid/1742/jewish/What-Is-Chametz.htm myjewishlearning.com/article/miriams-cup/ myjewishlearning.com/2017/03/29/ruths-cup-a-new-passover-ritual-honoring-jewish-diversity/ chabad.org/holidays/passover/pesach_cdo/aid/870652/jewish/Why-scatter-10-pieces-of-bread.htm myjewishlearning.com/article/an-orange-on-the-seder-plate/ myjewishlearning.com/article/10-passover-customs-from-around-the-world/ /dorimidnight.com/uncategorized/garlic-on-the-seder-plate-haggadah-supplement/ jewishvirtuallibrary.org/the-afikoman Jewish Magic and Superstition: A Study in Folk Religion by Joshua Trachtenberg https://www.haggadot.com/haggadah/freedom-seder-earth-0 https://jwa.org/encyclopedia/article/daughter-of-pharaoh-midrash-and-aggadah https://jwa.org/encyclopedia/article/zipporah-midrash-and-aggadah Above the Zodiac: Astrology in Jewish Though https://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/an-orange-on-the-seder-plate/ https://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/10-passover-customs-from-around-the-world/ https://dorimidnight.com/uncategorized/garlic-on-the-seder-plate-haggadah-supplement/ https://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/the-afikoman Jewish Magic and Superstition: A Study in Folk Religion by Joshua Trachtenberg https://www.haggadot.com/haggadah/freedom-seder-earth-0 https://jwa.org/encyclopedia/article/daughter-of-pharaoh-midrash-and-aggadah https://jwa.org/encyclopedia/article/zipporah-midrash-and-aggadah Above the Zodiac: Astrology in Jewish Thought --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jewitches/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jewitches/support

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

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 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 Superstition; Joshua Trachtenberg https://www.sefaria.org/Pirkei_DeRabbi_Eliezer.10.8?lang=en https://www.oxfordchabad.org/templates/blog/post.asp?aid=708481&PostID=107902&p=1#_ftnref6 A Time To Be Born: Customs and Folklore of Jewish Birth by Michele Klein https://yivoencyclopedia.org/article.aspx/dress Nottingham Medieval Studies LIII (2009). Coral, Silk and Bones. Jewish Artisans and Merchants in Barcelona between 1348 and 1391 A Frog Under the Tongue: Jewish Folk Medicine in Eastern Europe, Marek Tuszewicki The Encyclopedia of Jewish Myth, Magic, and Mysticism, Rabbi Geoffrey W. Dennis https://www.sefaria.org/Rabbeinu_Bahya%2C_Shemot.28.15.4?lang=bi --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jewitches/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jewitches/support

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.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 by Mark Tuszewicki https://aish.com/garlic-and-jews-6-little-known-jewish-facts/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jewitches/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jewitches/support

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/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/jewish/10-Facts-to-Know-About-the-Month-of-Av.htm https://www.atthewellproject.com/blog//spiritual-elements-of-av https://www.ou.org/holidays/cheshvan/ https://www.google.com/search?q=month+of+shevat&rlz=1C5CHFA_enUS917US917&oq=month+of+shevat&aqs=chrome.0.0l4.1588j0j4&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civil_calendar --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jewitches/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jewitches/support

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