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Jewish Birth Amulets: Kimpetbrivls & Kame’ot, Papercut Protection
In the past, Jewish women gave birth with the help of midwives and female relatives, without pain relief or modern medicine, though a protective amulet often hung nearby, on a wall or near a window or doorway…
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Jewish Art in the Diaspora: Reflections on Identity, Adaptation, and Expression
I’ve honestly questioned “what is Jewish art?” too much today and have gotten little else done. Time to toss them back to the universe for others to ponder…
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The Legend of the Golem of Prague
The legend of the Golem of Prague is one of the most enduring tales in Jewish folklore—an ancient Hasidic myth that still shapes modern pop culture, philosophy, and even discussions on artificial intelligence…
