In this episode, Michele discusses the evil eye. She explains what it is and different ways to counteract the look. She discusses a Talmudic spell to ward off the evil eye as well as the hamsa as an amulet for protection. Sources: Evil Eye in Judaism 20 Jewish Superstitions That Will Absolutely Ward Off the Evil Eye  What is the Meaning of the Evil Eye What is a Hamsa Haggadah for Witches Omer Guide for Witches Follow Me Subscribe to my Email List and  Telegram Channel for the latest...

Sit back and settle in for our irreverent take on the Book of Esther! It’s our annual Purim spiel! Haggadah for Witches Omer Guide for Witches Follow Me Subscribe to my Email List and  Telegram Channel for the latest news and updates! Podcast Home Get Unstuck With Michele Lefler Podcast YouTube Email Michele Let’s Be Social Bad Witch Society Jewish Wheel of the Year Course An Introduction Autumn Winter Spring Summer Other Ways to Support the Podcast Donate Moon Magic Guide-...

In this episode, Michele discusses angels. She discusses the hierarchy among angels and their relationship with humans. Haggadah for Witches Omer Guide for Witches Sources: The Encyclopedia of Jewish Myth, Magic, & Mysticism by Geoffrey W. Dennis Do Jews Believe in Angels? Jewish Concepts: Angels & Angelology (Jewish Virtual Library) What Are Angels? Follow Me Subscribe to my Email List and  Telegram Channel for the latest news and updates! Podcast Home Get Unstuck With...

In this episode, Michele discusses angels. She discusses what angels are, what their purpose is, and what they look like. Haggadah for Witches Omer Guide for Witches Sources: The Encyclopedia of Jewish Myth, Magic, & Mysticism by Geoffrey W. Dennis Do Jews Believe in Angels? Jewish Concepts: Angels & Angelology (Jewish Virtual Library) What Are Angels? Follow Me Subscribe to my Email List and  Telegram Channel for the latest news and updates! Podcast Home Get Unstuck With...

In this episode, Michele discusses Gematria. She discusses what it is, the kabbalistic history of the practice, and describes a modern application. Sources: The Encyclopedia of Jewish Myth, Magic, & Mysticism by Geoffrey W. Dennis Everything You Need to Know About Gematria Tzitzit and Tallit What is Gematria What is Gematria and Can It Unlock a Hidden Code to the Universe? Follow Me Subscribe to my Email List and  Telegram Channel for the latest news and updates! Podcast...

In this episode, Michele discusses Tu B’Shevat. She discusses what it is, the history of the holiday, and ways to celebrate. Sources: Plant a Tree in Israel Tu B’Shevat Seder Asherah: God’s Forgotten Wife Follow Me Subscribe to my Email List and  Telegram Channel for the latest news and updates! Podcast Home Get Unstuck With Michele Lefler Podcast YouTube Email Michele Let’s Be Social Bad Witch Society Jewish Wheel of the Year Course An...

In this episode, Michele discusses moon magic in relation to Judaism. She explains the meaning of the four major moon phases and discusses why Jewish magic centers more on the new moon than the full moon. Moon Magic Guide- Rosh Chodesh the Jewitch Way Follow Me Subscribe to my Email List and  Telegram Channel for the latest news and updates! Podcast Home Get Unstuck With Michele Lefler Podcast YouTube Email Michele Let’s Be Social Bad Witch Society Jewish Wheel of the Year...

In this episode, Michele discusses the month of Shevat.  She discusses all the magic and correspondences that fit into this month. Sources: The Jewish Book of Days by Rabbi Jill Hammer Aquarius (Shevat) The Book of Shevat According to Sefer Yetzirah Numbers Rabba Follow Me Subscribe to my Email List and  Telegram Channel for the latest news and updates! Podcast Home Get Unstuck With Michele Lefler Podcast YouTube Email Michele Let’s Be Social Bad Witch Society Jewish Wheel...

In this episode, Michele discusses Leshem. She discusses her search for the modern equivalent of the biblical stone Leshem. From exploring the sages to researching the metaphysical properties of crystals she shares her entire thought process. Sources: Numbers Rabba The High Priest’s Breastplate (Choshen) Blue Gemstones: A Guide to Colored Stones The Month of Tevet According to Sefer Yetzirah Follow Me Subscribe to my Email List and  Telegram Channel for the latest news and...

In this episode, Michele discusses the month of Tevet. She discusses all the magic and correspondences that fit into this month. Sources: The Jewish Book of Days by Rabbi Jill Hammer Capricorn (Tevet) The Book of Tevet According to Sefer Yetzirah Follow Me Subscribe to my Email List and  Telegram Channel for the latest news and updates! Podcast Home Everyday Magic Podcast YouTube Email Michele Let’s Be Social Instagram Facebook Bad Witch Society Jewish Wheel of the Year...

In this episode, Michele discusses candle magic in Judaism. She discusses the use of candles in several Jewish rituals. In a nutshell: Shabbat Havdalah Soul Candles Yahrzeit Candles Chanukah Ner Tamid Sources: Lighting Shabbat Candles The Miracle in Sarah’s Tent Making soul candles: a female-led Jewish ritual revived Follow Me Subscribe to my Telegram Channel for the latest news and updates! Podcast Home Everyday Magic Podcast YouTube Email Michele Let’s Be...

In this episode, Michele discusses what you need to know and do in order to start practicing Jewish witchcraft. In a nutshell: Research Decide what matters to you Find a mentor or partner Trust yourself Follow Me Subscribe to my Telegram Channel for the latest news and updates! Podcast Home Everyday Magic Podcast YouTube Email Michele Let’s Be Social Instagram Facebook Bad Witch Society Jewish Wheel of the Year Course An Introduction Autumn Winter Spring Summer Other...

In this episode, Michele discusses the month of Kislev and all the magic and correspondences that fit into this month. Resources: The Jewish Book of Days by Rabbi Jill Hammer Sagittarius (Kislev) The Month of Kislev According to the Book of Formation Links Podcast Home Everyday Magic Podcast YouTube Email Michele Support the Podcast 5783 Weekly Planner Patronage Shop Services Let’s Be Social Instagram Facebook Bad Witch Society Theme Music by SergeQuadrado from...

In this episode, Michele discusses one of our matriarchs- Rachel, and the commemoration of her death. Resources: The Jewish Book of Days by Rabbi Jill Hammer Jewish Mother’s Day Rachel’s Amazing Secret Links Podcast Home Everyday Magic Podcast YouTube Email Michele Support the Podcast 5783 Weekly Planner Patronage Shop Services Let’s Be Social Instagram Facebook Bad Witch Society Theme Music by SergeQuadrado from Pixabay --- Send in a voice message:...

In this episode, Michele discusses the month of Cheshvan and it’s correspondences. Resources: The Jewish Book of Days by Rabbi Jill Hammer Scorpio (Mar-Cheshvan) The Month of Cheshvan According to the Book of Formation Numbers Rabbah Hebrew Letters Spiritual Meanings Links Podcast Home Everyday Magic Podcast YouTube Email Michele Support the Podcast Jewitch Wheel of the Year Course 5783 Weekly Planner Patronage Shop Services Let’s Be Social Instagram Facebook Bad Witch...

In this episode, Michele discusses witch stereotypes and the antisemitic history behind them. Resources: The Antisemitic History of Witches Why Do Witches Wear Pointy Hats? Jewish Magic and the Blood Libels Archetype Origins: Witch Archetype Links Podcast Home Everyday Magic Podcast YouTube Email Michele Support the Podcast Jewitch Wheel of the Year Course 5783 Weekly Planner Patronage Shop Services Let’s Be Social Instagram Facebook Bad Witch Society Theme Music by...

E:35 Autumn, Tishrei, and the High Holy Days In this episode, Michele discusses the symbolism of Autumn and some of the magic of Tishrei and the High Holy Days. Resources: The Jewish Book of Days by Rabbi Jill Hammer Links Podcast Home Everyday Magic Podcast YouTube Email Michele Support the Podcast Jewitch Wheel of the Year Course 5783 Weekly Planner Patronage Shop Services Let’s Be Social Instagram Facebook Bad Witch Society --- Send in a voice message:...

In this episode Michele discusses some of the magical correspondences to the month of Elul. Resources: Elul-Virgo Virgin, Virginity Links Podcast Home Everyday Magic Podcast YouTube Email Michele Support the Podcast Jewitch Wheel of the Year Course Patronage Shop Services Let’s Be Social Instagram Facebook Bad Witch Society Theme Music Credits Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/sunshine License code: VORTKZ8RVQUDVBVQ --- Send...

In this episode Michele discusses some of the magical correspondences to the month of Av. Resources: Leo-Av The Month of Av According to the Book of Formation Links Podcast Home Everyday Magic Podcast YouTube Email Michele Support the Podcast Jewitch Wheel of the Year Course Patronage Living Moon Mystery School Shop Services Let’s Be Social Instagram Facebook Bad Witch Society Theme Music Credits Music from Uppbeat (free for...

In this episode Michele discusses some of the magical correspondences to the month of Tammuz. Resources: Cancer- Tamuz The Month of Tamuz According to the Book of Formation Links Podcast Home Everyday Magic Podcast YouTube Email Michele Support the Podcast Jewitch Wheel of the Year Course Patronage Living Moon Mystery School Shop Services Let’s Be Social Instagram Facebook Bad Witch Society Theme Music Credits Music from Uppbeat (free for...

In this episode Michele tells you all about herself, her spiritual walk, and how she got to where she is today. Reminder: This is the last episode of Season 1. Season 2 will drop on 9/26/2022. There will be bonus episodes during the break. Q & A Do you have a Jewitchy question you’re itching to have an answer to? Send me an email and I may answer it in an upcoming episode. It might also become the topic of an upcoming episode. Questions can be sent to:...

The Month of Unity In this episode, Michele discusses some of the magical correspondences to the month of Sivan. Sources Gemini (Sivan) The Month of Sivan According to the Book of Formation Quote of the Week It is a lesson of Gemini, the twins, that polarity exists within us all the time. Therefore, as we enter this month, and always, let us not fall to the mistake of the mind that says, “I have done something negative, I am now negative,” or, “I have done something positive, so the...

Miriam the Water Witch In this episode Michele discusses a new look at Miriam and her role in the Exodus of the Hebrews. Quote of the Week Miriam, the drumming prophetess who danced at the shore of the Sea of Reeds, is like other prophetesses in the ancient world who used the drum to represent the rhythm of time and the heartbeat of the Divine Mother.9 Miriam combines the air-ripples of the drum with the waters of birth. According to rabbinic legend, Miriam is a midwife. In Nisan, she...

Iyar- The Month of Love & Light In this episode Michele discusses some of the magical correspondences to the month of Iyar. Resources: The Mysterious Hebrew Calendar Spiritual Meanings of the Hebrew Alphabet Letters Numbers Rabba Iyar: The Month of Iyar According to Sefer Yetzirah Quote of the Week Iyar is a time of healing, development, and growth. This is a special time marked by ritual, like so many other sacred periods in the Hebrew calendar. Iyar allows us to create space for...