At the dawn of the social media era, Belle Gibson became a pioneering wellness influencer - telling the world how she beat cancer with an alternative diet. Her bestselling cookbook and online app provided her success, respect, and a connection to the cancer-battling influencer she admired the most. But a curious journalist with a sick wife began asking questions that even those closest to Belle began to wonder. Was the online star faking her cancer and fooling the world? Kaitlyn Dever stars in the Netflix hit series Apple Cider Vinegar . Inspired by true events, the dramatized story follows Belle’s journey from self-styled wellness thought leader to disgraced con artist. It also explores themes of hope and acceptance - and how far we’ll go to maintain it. In this episode of You Can't Make This Up, host Rebecca Lavoie interviews executive producer Samantha Strauss. SPOILER ALERT! If you haven't watched Apple Cider Vinegar yet, make sure to add it to your watch-list before listening on. Listen to more from Netflix Podcasts .…
Don't get a tattoo - you won't be buried in a Jewish cemetary! Don't personally invite anyone to your bris! They'll have to attend! Don't blow out that candle! Put a key in your challah! We've heard these our entire lives, but where do they come from? Join us as we explore and find out if these are folklore or if they're actually based in Jewish tradition and laws.
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Episode 4 - The Hamsa: Evil Eye #2
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16:27It's a funny looking hand with an eye on it. It can be found everywhere and anywhere throughout the world, and is worn decoratively and protectively. But is the Hamsa something that has a basis in traditional Jewish texts?
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Episode 3 - The Red String: Evil Eye #1
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13:11We've all seen the red string, whether on the hands of friends and family or on the hands of celebrities like Madonna. They're everywhere - and not just inside of Israel. But.. Does the Red String hold some sort of power, or is it just... A Myth??
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Episode 2 - Demons Trapped in a Home
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13:27It's a touchy subject but someone's gotta do it! The subject of Shedim (roughly, demons) appears throughout Jewish history from Torah, through to the Talmud, to the present day. Here, we discuss the custom of not closing windows in the home due to the presence of demons.
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Episode 1 - Blowing Out Candles
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11:52Whether it be pouring Havdala wine on the lit Havdala candle, or just avoiding blowing out candles on a birthday cake, there seems to be an aversion to simply blowing out candles by mouth. Join us as we uncover whether this is something based on Jewish sources, or simply, a Jewish Myth!
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