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 o... more

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How many episodes does Jewish Magic have?

The podcast currently has 55 episodes available.

Jewish Magic episodes:

November 08, 2021E: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
This podcast: https://anchor.fm/michele-lefler
My YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/YouTubeLivingMoonMed
Let’s Be Social:
Jewitch Torah Study: https://www.facebook.com/groups/jewitchtorahstudy
Instagram: www.instagram.com/livingmoonmeditation
Facebook: www.facebook.com/livingmoonmeditation
Bad Witch Society: My Free Online Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/badwitch
Support the Podcast:
Michele’s New Moon Guide: https://livingmoonmeditation.gumroad.com/l/VOYIQ
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jewishmagicpodcast
Communing With Your Ancestors Visualization: https://livingmoonmeditation.gumroad.com/l/dXHWy
5782 Planner: https://livingmoonmeditation.gumroad.com/l/goMLT
Other Shop Items: https://livingmoonmeditation.gumroad.com
Complete Jewitch Wheel of the Year: https://bit.ly/CompleteJewitchWheel
My Other Courses: https://livingmoonmeditation.mn.co
Other ways to work with me: https://livingmoonmeditation.com/services/
Theme Music Credits:
Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/sunshine
License code: ZNLPBGVJ6JEYARZI
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14min
November 01, 2021 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
Links:
This podcast: https://anchor.fm/michele-lefler
My YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/YouTubeLivingMoonMed
Let’s Be Social:
Jewitch Torah Study: https://www.facebook.com/groups/jewitchtorahstudy
Instagram: www.instagram.com/livingmoonmeditation
Facebook: www.facebook.com/livingmoonmeditation
Bad Witch Society: My Free Online Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/badwitch
Support the Podcast:
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jewishmagicpodcast
Communing With Your Ancestors Visualization: https://livingmoonmeditation.gumroad.com/l/dXHWy
5782 Planner: https://livingmoonmeditation.gumroad.com/l/goMLT
Other Shop Items: https://livingmoonmeditation.gumroad.com
Complete Jewitch Wheel of the Year: https://bit.ly/CompleteJewitchWheel
My Other Courses: https://livingmoonmeditation.mn.co
Other ways to work with me: https://livingmoonmeditation.com/services/
Theme Music Credits:
Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/sunshine
License code: EF1AEYD46AFFFAJX
...more
18min
October 25, 2021E:12 Jewitch Samhain
In this episode Michele discusses the reasons for and against Jews celebrating Halloween. She discusses why she chooses to celebrate Samhain and how it helps her to embrace her ancestors. Parshah for the week: Chayei Sara
Key Takeaways:
Samhain and Sukkot have many similarities (Purim, too!)

Some Jews embrace the secular aspects of Halloween.

Other Jews want to keep Judaism separate from the mainstream.

Judaism (and witchcraft) embrace choosing your own path.

Let’s Be Social:
Jewitch Torah Study: https://www.facebook.com/groups/jewitchtorahstudy
Instagram: www.instagram.com/livingmoonmeditation
Facebook: www.facebook.com/livingmoonmeditation
Bad Witch Society: My Free Online Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/badwitch
Support the Podcast:
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jewishmagicpodcast
Communing With Your Ancestors Visualization: https://livingmoonmeditation.gumroad.com/l/dXHWy
5782 Planner: https://livingmoonmeditation.gumroad.com/l/goMLT
Other Shop Items: https://livingmoonmeditation.gumroad.com
Complete Jewitch Wheel of the Year: https://bit.ly/CompleteJewitchWheel
My Other Courses: https://livingmoonmeditation.mn.co
Other ways to work with me: https://livingmoonmeditation.com/services/
Theme Music Credits:
Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/sunshine
License code: GJGTLXSXMETV34UH
...more
13min
October 18, 2021E: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

Let’s Be Social:
Jewitch Torah Study: https://www.facebook.com/groups/jewitchtorahstudy
Instagram: www.instagram.com/livingmoonmeditation
Facebook: www.facebook.com/livingmoonmeditation
My Free Online Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lovenotesfromtheuniverse/

Support the Podcast:
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jewishmagicpodcast
5782 Planner: https://livingmoonmeditation.gumroad.com/l/goMLT
Other Shop Items: https://livingmoonmeditation.gumroad.com
Complete Jewitch Wheel of the Year: https://bit.ly/CompleteJewitchWheel
My Other Courses: https://livingmoonmeditation.mn.co
Other ways to work with me: https://livingmoonmeditation.com/services/

Theme Music Credits:
Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/sunshine
License code: PP3B8TETOURMMXUK
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17min
October 11, 2021 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.
Links:
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jewishmagicpodcast
5782 Planner: https://livingmoonmeditation.gumroad.com/l/goMLT
Other Shop Items: https://livingmoonmeditation.gumroad.com
Complete Jewitch Wheel of the Year: https://bit.ly/CompleteJewitchWheel
Mercury Retrograde: From Fear to Opportunity: https://livingmoonmeditation.gumroad.com/l/MHAfZ
My Other Courses: https://livingmoonmeditation.mn.co
Other ways to work with me: https://livingmoonmeditation.com/services/
Follow me on social:
Instagram: www.instagram.com/livingmoonmeditation
Facebook: www.facebook.com/livingmoonmeditation
My Free Online Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lovenotesfromtheuniverse/
Theme Music Credits:
Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/sunshine
License code: ZU0M0FXHLSNJAHOH
...more
16min
October 04, 2021E:9 Building Right Relationship
In this episode Michele explains how the month of Cheshvan is the perfect opportunity to explore deeper ways to remain in right relationship.
Key Takeaways:
Right relationship is being in balance with our role in the greater web of life.

Ensuring we are in right relationship isn’t just for the High Holy Days.

The Jewish Wheel of the Year is a never ending cycle of building right relationship.

Cheshvan is the only month without a specific holiday.
Links:
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jewishmagicpodcast
5782 Planner: https://livingmoonmeditation.gumroad.com/l/goMLT
Other Shop Items: https://livingmoonmeditation.gumroad.com
Complete Jewitch Wheel of the Year: https://bit.ly/CompleteJewitchWheel
Mercury Retrograde: From Fear to Opportunity: https://livingmoonmeditation.gumroad.com/l/MHAfZ
My Other Courses: https://livingmoonmeditation.mn.co
Other ways to work with me: https://livingmoonmeditation.com/services/
Follow me on social:
Instagram: www.instagram.com/livingmoonmeditation
Facebook: www.facebook.com/livingmoonmeditation
My Free Online Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lovenotesfromtheuniverse/
Theme Music Credits:
Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/sunshine
License code: YND4DBTOIOHR8RZ0
...more
16min
September 27, 2021E:8 The Ouroboros Year
In this episode Michele explains the end of the Autumn holy days. The autumn Jewish holidays will end this week with the days of Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah. The soul searching that began during the month of Elul will culminate in the joyous abandon of Simchat Torah. And the Torah cycle eats itself in a never ending cycle.
Key Takeaways:
Shemini Atzeret is one more day to dwell in the presence of the Divine.

Simchat Torah is a day of joyful abandon when we revel in the love letter that is the Torah.

The Torah reading cycle is like an ouroboros- the tail eating snake/dragon that is a never ending circle.
Links:
Ouroboros: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Ouroboros
Complete Jewitch Wheel of the Year: https://bit.ly/CompleteJewitchWheel
Mercury Retrograde: From Fear to Opportunity: https://livingmoonmeditation.gumroad.com/l/MHAfZ
My Other Courses: https://livingmoonmeditation.mn.co
Other ways to work with me: https://livingmoonmeditation.com/services/
Follow me on social:
Instagram: www.instagram.com/livingmoonmeditation
Facebook: www.facebook.com/livingmoonmeditation
My Free Online Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lovenotesfromtheuniverse/
Theme Music Credits:
Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/sunshine
License code: KPA5PLGPUSFZ5ZOZ
...more
16min
September 20, 2021E:7 Sukkot & Ancestor Veneration
In this episode Michele explains how the harvest festival Sukkot is about more than harvests and remembering the temporary booths Jews lived in during the desert wandering years. She compares the festival to Samhain and the Day of the Dead and explains how our sukkot are giant ancestor altars.
Key Takeaways:
Sukkot is a commemoration and veneration of our departed ancestors.

The sukkah is a life sized ancestor altar.

Traditional Judaism embraces inviting ancestors as ushpizin (guests).

Welcoming guests is a throwback to Abraham and Sarah.
Links:
Complete Jewitch Wheel of the Year: https://bit.ly/CompleteJewitchWheel
Mercury Retrograde: From Fear to Opportunity: https://livingmoonmeditation.gumroad.com/l/MHAfZ
My Other Courses: https://livingmoonmeditation.mn.co
Other ways to work with me: https://livingmoonmeditation.com/services/
Follow me on social:
Instagram: www.instagram.com/livingmoonmeditation
Facebook: www.facebook.com/livingmoonmeditation
My Free Online Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lovenotesfromtheuniverse/
Theme Music Credits:
Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/sunshine
License code: UXULENYTPUODSVE2
...more
18min
September 13, 2021E:6 Yom Kippur & the Scales of Libra
In this episode Michele explains the meaning behind Yom Kippur and how this Holy Day fits in with the month of Libra. Like Rosh HaShanah 10 days earlier, the central themes of Yom Kippur are teshuva (turning from wrong) and repentance. Both holy days along with the time in between is a magical time of restoring order and balance to our lives. It is no wonder that Yom Kippur falls during the month ruled by Libra
Key Takeaways:
T’shuvah & Repentance

Sin is not a concept in Judaism.

Everyone makes mistakes.

Days of Awe are the end of annual shadow work.

We emerge from the shadows and find balance for a new year.
Links:
Jewish Concepts- Repentance: https://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/repentance
Complete Jewitch Wheel of the Year: https://bit.ly/CompleteJewitchWheel
My Other Courses: https://livingmoonmeditation.mn.co
Other ways to work with me: https://livingmoonmeditation.com/services/
Follow me on social:
Instagram: www.instagram.com/livingmoonmeditation
Facebook: www.facebook.com/livingmoonmeditation
My Free Online Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lovenotesfromtheuniverse/
Theme Music Credits:
Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/sunshine
License code: GTN1BFVCMLWESYI7
...more
15min
September 06, 2021E:5 Symbolic Foods of Rosh HaShanah
Jewish holidays are rife with food symbols, and the High Holy Days are no different. We eat many symbolic foods for Rosh HaShanah, but we may not know what all of them mean. If you want to go deeper with your understanding of the holiday, then you will definitely want to know the meaning behind the foods you are eating. In this episode Michele explains the meaning behind some of the most common (and not so common) Rosh HaShanah foods.
Key Takeaways:
Apples & Honey

Round Challah

Fish Head

Pomegranates

And others
Links:
Complete Jewitch Wheel of the Year: https://bit.ly/CompleteJewitchWheel
My Other Courses: https://livingmoonmeditation.mn.co
Other ways to work with me: https://livingmoonmeditation.com/services/
Follow me on social:
Instagram: www.instagram.com/livingmoonmeditation
Facebook: www.facebook.com/livingmoonmeditation
My Free Online Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lovenotesfromtheuniverse/
Theme Music Credits:
Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/sunshine
License code: 42MCS6CB9PXORN4S
...more
13min

FAQs about Jewish Magic:

How many episodes does Jewish Magic have?

The podcast currently has 55 episodes available.