Jewitches

Unraveling the Evil Eye in Judaism


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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

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