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.

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.

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

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

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.