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Herbs & Judaism

Herbs & Judaism

Lavender for sleep. Rosemary for clarity. Rose for love. Those are the basics, according to the Internet. But there is so much more to herbalism, and the use of herbs,...

Herbs & Judaism

Lavender for sleep. Rosemary for clarity. Rose for love. Those are the basics, according to the Internet. But there is so much more to herbalism, and the use of herbs,...

The Golem: A Protector of Clay

The Golem: A Protector of Clay

A note before reading: very importantly, we are going to be discussing certain methodologies of creating a golem. None of the methods I describe or include are complete or would...

The Golem: A Protector of Clay

A note before reading: very importantly, we are going to be discussing certain methodologies of creating a golem. None of the methods I describe or include are complete or would...

There is No "Judeo-Christianity"

There is No "Judeo-Christianity"

There is No "Judeo-Christianity" There is no such thing as Judeo-Christianity. But there are groups of people who are deeply and violently dedicated to convincing you, and the world at large,...

There is No "Judeo-Christianity"

There is No "Judeo-Christianity" There is no such thing as Judeo-Christianity. But there are groups of people who are deeply and violently dedicated to convincing you, and the world at large,...

Rituals for Tu Bishvat

Rituals for Tu Bishvat

There is an amazing infographic floating around the Internet, created by jewish-kulindadromeus on Tumblr, which categorizes a number of Jewish holidays into four common categories: They Tried to Kill Us!...

Rituals for Tu Bishvat

There is an amazing infographic floating around the Internet, created by jewish-kulindadromeus on Tumblr, which categorizes a number of Jewish holidays into four common categories: They Tried to Kill Us!...

The Evil Eye

The Evil Eye

The evil eye is an ominous, foreboding spectre that lingers in the minds of many across the globe. Many cultures claim the term, but the contexts of its existence and...

The Evil Eye

The evil eye is an ominous, foreboding spectre that lingers in the minds of many across the globe. Many cultures claim the term, but the contexts of its existence and...

The Afterlife: a Jewish Guide to Life After Death

The Afterlife: a Jewish Guide to Life After Death

One of the most fundamental questions we ask as humans is what happens after death. But, in truth, modern Judaism does not exert a huge amount of energy on the...

The Afterlife: a Jewish Guide to Life After Death

One of the most fundamental questions we ask as humans is what happens after death. But, in truth, modern Judaism does not exert a huge amount of energy on the...