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The James T. Callow Folklore Archive
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WEATHER BELIEF, IN REGARD TO JEWISH HOLIDAY
IT IS A COMMON BELIEF THAT ON ANY JEWISH HOLIDAY IT IS GOING
TO RAIN, EVEN IF THE DAY STARTS OUT AS SUNNY AND BRIGHT.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
James Callow Keyword(s): ANTI-SEMITISM
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- NOT SURE CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Typical Elements of a Festive Pattern BELIEF -- Cloud Fog Mist Rain Hail Ice Snow Frost Dew BELIEF -- Weather sign or control P890.7 |
Date learned: 11-15-1969
JEWISH BELIEF
JEWS CANNOT EAT PORK BECAUSE IT IS UNCLEAN.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; ANN ARBOR
James Callow Keyword(s): SEMITISM
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Measure of time Eating For menu, see N222. BELIEF -- P439 |
Date learned: 02-28-1971
IT IS VERY IMPORANT TO A JEWISH STORE-OWNER THAT THE FIRST
CUSTOMER ON A MONDAY MORNING MUST BUY SOMETHING, REGARDLESS
OF THE PRICE. IF AND WHEN THE CUSTOMER DOES BUY SOMETHING, IT
MEANS GOOD LUCK AND GOOD SELLING THE REST OF THE WEEK.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
James Callow Keyword(s): HOMEOPATHIC ; SEMITISM
| Subject headings: | 686 Properties attributed to specific numbers or numerals individually. BELIEF -- Work Commerce Business BELIEF -- Good luck |
COHANIM
IN ORTHODOX JUDAISM WHEN THE HIGH PRIEST OFFERS A SPECIAL
PRAYER, IT IS FORBIDDEN TO LOOK AT HIM, IN PAIN OF BLINDNESS.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
James Callow Keyword(s): SEMITISM
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Body part Senses Eyes, evil eye |
Date learned: 04-00-1968
EXPECTANT MOTHERS
JEWISH MOTHERS BELIEVE THAT IT IS BAD LUCK TO GIVE A BABY
A SHOWER BEFORE IT IS BORN, THE SAME IS TRUE WHILE IN THE HOSPITAL.
Submitter comment:
INFORMANT'S FATHER DID THIS FOR HER MOTHER.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; SOUTHFIELD
James Callow Keyword(s): SEMITISM
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Birth BELIEF -- Bad luck |
Date learned: 02-12-1971
JEWISH SHOWER BELIEF
ORTHODOX JEWS DO NOT BELIEVE IN GIVING BABY SHOWERS.
THE BABY IS BELIEVED TO DIE IF A SHOWER IS GIVEN.
THEREFORE THE SHOWER IS CONSIDERED BAD LUCK.
Where learned: UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT
James Callow Keyword(s): SEMITISM
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Bad luck |
Date learned: 03-10-1972
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COHANIM
IN ORTHODOX JUDAISM WHEN THE HIGH PRIEST OFFERS (COHANIM)
A SPECIAL PRAYER, IT IS FORBIDDEN FOR ANY OF THE CONGREGATION TO
LOOK AT HIM, IN PAIN OF BLINDNESS.
Data entry tech comment:
Informant and collector share same surname.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
James Callow Keyword(s): SEMITISM
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Body part Senses Eyes, evil eye BELIEF -- Church |
Date learned: 04-00-1968