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Jewish tradition teaches of numerous prayers recited before we sleep, for sleep is 1/60th of death. This guided booklet contains the traditional prayers often said at bedtime in English, Hebrew, and transliterated English for guided pronunciation.
Jewish tradition teaches of numerous prayers recited before we sleep, for sleep is 1/60th of death. This guided booklet contains the traditi
Every single year, without fail, we deal with the fact that the internet is obsessed with promoting the misinformation that Ostara must have been stolen from Easter.
People will argue until they’re blue in the face…But they won’t provide citations or evidence to the contrary and the reason why is simple: there isn’t any.
If you find that celebrating Ostara brings you joy: we aren’t here to rain on your parade or stop you in the slightest.
But misinformation, even misinformation that sounds cool and serves to further rhetorical goals, is still wrong and harmful.
So, after years of promising it, we’ve finally delivered: Easter isn’t stolen from Ostara.
Have questions? We’re happy to answer!
Make sure to follow our Instagram @jewitches for the ongoing discussion!
So this looks like a good read. Text: after half a year of work, my academic zine on the history of antisemitism & appropriation in western occult movements is done 🖤 a 22-page PDF full of citations, illustrated with historic & public domain images, pay-what-you-want (or FREE!): https://ezrarose.itch.io/fyma-a-lesser-key
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and here’s the other post of my work with lots of notes on it. hello! thank you!
Lailah, angel 🪽
Oh, beloved pomegranate, how wondrous you are 🌿
We are quickly approaching pomegranate season in our part of the world; perfectly coinciding with the New Year which is approaching just as quickly.
Do you plan on ladening your Rosh Hashanah table with pomegranates? If you’re not Jewish, what is your cultural connection to the delightful pom? Share with us in the comments!
Side note: can you believe that there isn’t a pomegranate emoji? We need to do something about that!
This post doesn’t focus too much herbalism, but if you are interested in learning about pomegranates in that regard [particularly SWANA & Jewish connections], @rowanandsage offers that education over on Herbaria—And they currently have a discount for 20% off your first month with “RIMON”!* You can find it on rowanandsage.com
*We are not affiliated with Herbaria, nor is this an affiliate code! Just sharing the resource.
Shabbat Shalom 💕
Fraiskette - Folk Magic
Let’s talk more Folk Magic: the Fraiskette
Look at this gorgeous BEAST of a fraiskette she’s so beautiful…..
What is a fraiskette?
Fraiskette are necklaces strewn with amulets and protective charms given to pregnant women and newborn children to ensure a healthy childbirth and early life.
They originate from Germany (specifically Bavaria)
What makes a Fraiskette?
Most fraiskette are made of a red string or red ribbon base
They include various organic charms like teeth, claws, horns, antlers, beaks and even dried animal feet
They also have mineral/rock charms. The one above features jasper, agate and a malachite heart, as well as Donar Stones and fossilized coral and snail shells.
Finally, the include sentimental and religious amulets. The largest pictured above is a Breverl, but also keys, arrows, vials of Walpurgis-oil, small bells and brass depictions of the Mother Mary.
How were they used?
Each of the charms on the fraiskette corresponded to some medicinal or spiritual use.
The eagle talons we’re used to imbue courage to the user
The wolf and deer teeth were used to assist in teething
The Martin feet were used against rheumatism and cramps
The moles feet were used against seizures as well as cramps
The horse hair was used to aid in seizures
Snails shells for protection
The inorganic materials like red stones (amber, jasper, agate) were used specifically against menstrual cramps
Coral was used against blood disease (and is pretty significant as a protection charm in Dutch Magic)
Malachite was used as a stone against rashes and cravings
The fossilized shells are for protection of the bones
The Donar stones are for protection from lightning strikes and seizures
These Necklaces would be put on the Bedpost or worn to Ward away Various Illnesses.
mishkan ga'avah: where pride dwells, edited by rabbi denise l. eger
[ID: in bold, “A Blessing on Seeing a Non-binary person” ברוך אתה יי אלוהינו רוח העולם שבראה עוד בריות כמוני. Baruch atah Adonai Eloheinu Ru'ach ha'olam shebar'ah od b'riyot kamoni. Blessed are You, Adonai our God, Spirit of the universe, who has created other people like me - by Rabbi Ahuva Zaches, 2019 end ID]
made a lil flag version to make myself happy.
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Currently working on an artistic project dedicated to abandoned jewish cemeteries (in Hungary) and their amazing symbols, such as these lions! Please check the Art of Abandoned Jewish Cemeteries site to follow for more details of the project.
Here’s a new snippet from our ongoing project called the Art of Abandoned Jewish Cemeteries (please check our FB page too!)
This particular tombstone is situated in the abandoned jewish cemetery of Erdőbénye, in East-Hungary. The tombstone belongs to Blitz Márton Mordechay, who died in 1915. The symbol of a broken rose or flower usually represents a life that have broken early, meaning the person passed away in a younger age. Unfortunately there are no other information readable on the matzevah regarding the life of Blitz Márton Mordechay.
The jewish community of Erdőbénye was quite extended and important in the region of North-East Hungary during the 19th and early 20th century. Important rabbis of the town were Rabbi Hayim Friedlander, the author of the Tal Hayim, and Teitelbaum David Jichak rabbi.
Please follow the project here and on FB, soon we will launch a kickstarter too in order to print a zine with pictures, linocuts and texts on these abandoned cemeteries and their unique symbols.
IT’S FINALLY HERE!!!
You can order the zine through here for a limited amount of copies, hope you will like it guys, we worked a lot on creating this and we totally love it!!
This Zines & Magazines item by HiddurMitzvahShop has 8 favorites from Etsy shoppers. Ships from Hungary. Listed on Jan 20, 2023
Oh, glad to hear that!
Some mini zines on Jewish folklore (includes zines on golems, dybbuk, malachim and sheydim) by illustrator / zinester, Ezra Rose. Buy them here and pay what you like.
From Abundance Farm, in North Hampton MA
A beautiful place with many beautiful shtetlcore and other cultural agriculture moments!
Sign says, “SHHH!!! IT’S SHMITA! This bed is resting!” Then there is drawing of a sleeping flower with שםטה (shmita) being thought by the flower. Under it the sign says “In honor of the values of shmita, the sabbatical year, 1/7 of our farm is always released to “cover crop” for a full year. Cover cropping is when we release our expectations for a food harvest, do not disturb the soil, and encourage plants that will replenish nutrients back into the land.”
Fuck cottagecore we’re doing shtetlcore now. Our hands brush as we braid the challah
More information can be found at this resource
Mama Bree's Magical Powders
Finally, all my powder recipes in one place! Go nuts, witchlings.
All-Purpose Cursing Powder
Banishing Powder
Clean House Powder
“Eye of Sauron” Revelation Powder
Heal Thy Heart Powder
Hexbreaker Powder
Jackpot Powder
Lucky Day Powder
“Outta My Way” Powder
Peacekeeper Powder
Persuasion Powder
STFU Powder
Traveler’s Luck Powder
Truthfinder Powder
For those of you who may not be able to find herbs locally, here are some online suppliers who consistently have affordable and high-quality products.
Ruth Roy’s Wellcat Herbs - A highly reputable seller with quality herbs, teas, incense, and botanicals. Also runs a booth every year at the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire. (*HIGHLY RECOMMEND*)
Starwest Botanicals - Bulk herbs, spices, oils, and teas. Good amount of organic and Fair Trade products, as well as supplies for holistic medicine and tea-making.
Mountain Rose Herbs - Bulk herbs, spices, and sundries. Also carries organic products and essential oils, and has link to schools that offer courses in herbalism and herbology.
The Magickal Cat - Online shop with just about everything you could want for your craft, from herbs to books to cauldrons, and everything in between. Reliable shipping and excellent customer service.
Bulk Apothecary - Bulk herbs, spices, and oils, in addition to materials for the home production of soap, candles, wine, and beer.
For more online resources and information on herb magic and spells, check out my website here.
The website is now defunct, but you can find all of my other recipes in Pestlework: A Book of Magical Powders & Oils. Available on Amazon or in the Willow Wings Witch Shop. 😊
