Judaism is not only full of magical creatures, it is also full of MAGIC! In this course we can learn about the history of bringing a Golem to life from clay and sacred incantations, making amulets and incantation bowls to ward of demons, and exploring the history of Jewish Witches and Spell-Casting Sages.
What practices will speak to you?
What will you try your hand at?
What magic is hiding in your daily life?
Let’s talk about teaching Jewish magic!
“Golem Challah” baked and braided by Olivia Devorah Tucker
A golem is most traditionally a clay creature, animated through magical Jewish shaping and incantations. Here I have made a torso, arms, and legs, made of braided bread. Instead of a head, we have the letters alef-mem-tav, EMET “truth,” often written on a Golem’s forehead to bring it to life. To de-animate a golem, the alef is removed, leaving only MET “death.” What part of the body would you eat first?
Talmud Magic with Olivia Devorah 