Don't get a tattoo - you won't be buried in a Jewish cemetary! Don't personally invite anyone to your bris! They'll have to attend! Don't blow out that candle! Put a key in your challah! We've heard these our entire lives, but where do they come from? Join us as we explore and find out if these are folklore or if they're actually based in Jewish tradition and laws.
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Episode 4 - The Hamsa: Evil Eye #2
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It's a funny looking hand with an eye on it. It can be found everywhere and anywhere throughout the world, and is worn decoratively and protectively. But is the Hamsa something that has a basis in traditional Jewish texts?
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Episode 3 - The Red String: Evil Eye #1
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We've all seen the red string, whether on the hands of friends and family or on the hands of celebrities like Madonna. They're everywhere - and not just inside of Israel. But.. Does the Red String hold some sort of power, or is it just... A Myth??
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Episode 2 - Demons Trapped in a Home
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It's a touchy subject but someone's gotta do it! The subject of Shedim (roughly, demons) appears throughout Jewish history from Torah, through to the Talmud, to the present day. Here, we discuss the custom of not closing windows in the home due to the presence of demons.
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Episode 1 - Blowing Out Candles
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Whether it be pouring Havdala wine on the lit Havdala candle, or just avoiding blowing out candles on a birthday cake, there seems to be an aversion to simply blowing out candles by mouth. Join us as we uncover whether this is something based on Jewish sources, or simply, a Jewish Myth!
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