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WHERE LILITH DWELLS: WITCHCRAFT AND THE FEMININE IN JEWISH TRADITION
From the shadowy figure of Lilith to the protective power of incantation bowls and amulets, Jewish tradition is filled with magical practices — often hiding in plain sight. This lecture explores the rich tapestry of Jewish witchcraft through the lenses of Bible, Midrash, folklore, and Kabbalah, focusing on how women have been both subjects and practitioners of ritual power. . |
We’ll examine how ancient texts condemned witches while communities secretly embraced magical protections. Who was casting these spells? What fears (and desires) did Lilith awaken? And how did Jewish women navigate the line between healer, sorceress, and spiritual protector?
Through sacred texts, mystical traditions, and archaeological finds like incantation bowls, we’ll uncover a world where magic and Judaism were never truly separate — and where power often wore a feminine face.
Through sacred texts, mystical traditions, and archaeological finds like incantation bowls, we’ll uncover a world where magic and Judaism were never truly separate — and where power often wore a feminine face.
