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I Wish Baby Registries Were More Common in the Jewish World

Sarah Potash in Kveller · 15 Aug

The author of the article discusses the lack of baby registries in the Jewish community compared to wedding registries, attributing this disparity to superstitions regarding the evil eye and reluctance to plan ahead before a baby is born.

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Adventures With Blay Vaks: Dorm-Room Rituals Against the Evil Eye

Leonora Tepper in New Voices · 17 Jun

The text discusses the author's belief in the Evil Eye, which they see as affecting people through speech and glances, and their use of a ritual called Blay Vaks to counteract it.

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Magical Love Songs

Rokhl Kafrissen in Tablet · 26 Feb

The text explores the concept of everyday Ashkenazi magic and its presence in Jewish life in Eastern Europe, focusing on elements like spells, divination, and astrology.

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Tempting the Evil Eye

Randi Mazzella in Tablet · 25 Jan 2022

In this personal reflection, the author discusses their fear of the "evil eye" or kinehora, a superstition in Jewish culture.

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The Superstition Episode: Ep. 160

Unorthodox · 6 Dec 2018

In this episode of Unorthodox, the hosts delve into the world of Jewish superstitions, from the evil eye to wedding customs, and explore their origins and modern practice.

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The Superstitious Pregnancy in the Age of Social Media

Esther Levy Chehebar in Tablet · 25 Jun 2018

The text discusses the intersection of pregnancy, social media, and superstition within a Syrian-Egyptian Jewish community in Brooklyn.

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Who’s Afraid Of Evil Eyes?

Forward · 21 Jun 2017

In this article, Dr. Carol W. Berman discusses the concept of "kine hara" in Jewish culture, which warns against the evil eye and the negative impact it can have on individuals.