Jewish Amulet Workshop

Description

In our Jewish Amulet workshop, we will explore the history of garlic as a plant protection herb across Jewish traditions; we will ask questions including: Why do Jews make amulets and how do we use them? How have Jews protected themselves from the “evil eye”? Why are the colors red and blue considered protective in Jewish tradition?; and finally, we will learn about the significance of various ingredients in Jewish folk magic, and then each student will personalize and decorate a baytele/bolsika (small bag) with the protection elements that resonate with them. Indicate at checkout if you want materials to make your own amulet sent in the mail to you (limited time only).