Naomi Luisa

I wrote a downloadable Passover Herbalism Zine, now available through my website, which can be printed and folded into a booklet to accompany the Seder (it comes with instructions for doing this.)We can connect more deeply with the herbs and ingredients common to Seder plates across the diaspora through exploring their history in Jewish herbalism. This zine contains 24 pages of writing and sources...

I’m excited to offer a new class this spring. Jewish Flower Teachings will explore Jewish flower teachings, rituals and remedies from across the diaspora, based on research from my book, The Jewish Book of Flowers. This class will take place on zoom on Sunday, April 26th, at 6 PM EST.Let’s talk about flowers and deepen our relationships to these beautiful plants that can uplift and comfort us duri...

I'm grateful to share that I will be speaking about my book, *Sefardi Herbalism*, at an online event this coming Sunday with the Jewish Community Library. This is a free event, taking place on zoom on Sunday, March 22nd, at **5 PM PST (8 PM EST)**. (Link to register in the comments.)

I'm grateful to share that I will be speaking about my book, *Sefardi Herbalism*, at an online event this coming Sunday with the Jewish Community Library. This is a free event, taking place on zoom on Sunday, March 22nd, at **5 PM PST (8 PM EST)**. (Link to register in the comments.)

It has been very cold and snowy lately in Massachusetts, where I live, and at such times, I like to cook traditional comfort food. This week I made a simple version of* espinakas kon garbanzos*, a flavorful and nourishing dish from Seville with deep Sefardi roots that features one of my favorite winter herbs: spinach.This velvety, leafy green is at its most flavorful and nutritious in winter. It w...

It has been very cold and snowy lately in Massachusetts, where I live, and at such times, I like to cook traditional comfort food. This week I made a simple version of* espinakas kon garbanzos*, a flavorful and nourishing dish from Seville with deep Sefardi roots that features one of my favorite winter herbs: spinach.This velvety, leafy green is at its most flavorful and nutritious in winter. It w...

Friends in the Boston area! I hope you will join me for Sefardi Herbalism for Birth and End-of-Life this coming week at Lehrhaus. We will learn about earth-based Sefardi amulets and folk customs that were practiced to support community members through the transitions of birth and death.If you are not in the Boston area, catch this series online! I am offering a 3 part series to accompany my book t...

I’m a Jewish writer, teacher, and herbalist, and I’m grateful to share that I’m offering an online series this February, Sefardi Herbalism, to share and teach my research from my new book. This class, in collaboration with Beit Kohenet, will take place on Tuesdays, this February 10th, 17th, and 24th, 7-8:15 pm EST/4-5:15 pm PST. I’m so excited for this, and I hope you’ll join me for a deep dive in...

I hope that friends here who have read or are reading my book, Sefardi Herbalism, will enjoy these Jewish herbalism crossword puzzles (one corresponding to my book Sefardi Herbalism, and one for The Jewish Book of Flowers.) You can download them for free from my website.

I hope that friends here who have read or are reading my book, Sefardi Herbalism, will enjoy these Jewish herbalism crossword puzzles (one corresponding to my book Sefardi Herbalism, and one for The Jewish Book of Flowers.) You can download them for free from my website.

Friends in the Boston area: I hope you will join me at Lehrhaus this Thursday to learn about common kitchen ingredients, from chickpeas to coffee, that have played important roles in Sefardi culture and folk healing. I’m offering a 3 part series exploring the content of my book, Sefardi Herbalism, at Lehrhaus this winter, continuing this Thursday, January 22nd with part two, Sefardi Kitchen Herbal...

I'm a Jewish writer, teacher and herbalist, and I’m grateful to share that my new book, *Illustrated Sefardi Folk Sayings: A Visual Companion to Sefardi Herbalism*, has been published and is now available for orders. In the words of a Sefardi proverb: *El livro es el mijor amigo*, a book is a best friend.*Illustrated Sefardi Folk Sayings: A Visual Companion to Sefardi Herbalism* features original ...

I'm a Jewish writer, teacher and herbalist, and I’m grateful to share that my new book, *Illustrated Sefardi Folk Sayings: A Visual Companion to Sefardi Herbalism*, has been published and is now available for orders. In the words of a Sefardi proverb: *El livro es el mijor amigo*, a book is a best friend.*Illustrated Sefardi Folk Sayings: A Visual Companion to Sefardi Herbalism* features original ...

Friends in the Boston area: I’m offering a 3 part series exploring the content of my book, Sefardi Herbalism, at Lehrhaus this winter, continuing this Thursday, January 22nd with part two, Sefardi Kitchen Herbalism. I hope you will join me to learn about common kitchen ingredients, from chickpeas to coffee, that have played important roles in Sefardi culture and folk healing!Sefardi Herbalism: An ...

Friends in the Boston area: I’m offering a 3 part series exploring the content of my book, *Sefardi Herbalism,* at Lehrhaus this winter, beginning on January 8th with *Sefardim and the Sea: Teachings about Water and the Maritime Culture of Sefardi Jews*. I hope you can join me!In part one, we will delve into Sefardi beliefs about the evil eye and the rich tradition of invoking the power of the oce...

I love almendrada, a traditional sweet almond-based drink popular among Sefardim that is delicious, rich and comforting, especially on a cold winter night. Almendrada is sometimes prepared by grinding blanched almonds into a fine powder or flour to stir into hot milk, though recipes vary. Some people use almond oil or almond milk instead.Ingredients:* 2 tablespoons of almond flour* 1.5 cup milk (f...

I’m a Jewish writer, teacher, and herbalist, and I’m grateful to share that I’m offering an online series this February, Sefardi Herbalism, to share and teach my research from my new book. This class, in collaboration with Beit Kohenet, will take place on Tuesdays, this February 10th, 17th, and 24th, 7-8:15 pm EST/4-5:15 pm PST. I’m so excited for this, and I hope you’ll join me for a deep dive i...

Recently, I’ve been thinking about different ways we can connect to plants, to the earth, and to earth-based Jewish folk traditions, and I’ve been finding healing and inspiration in exploring art as a path to connection. I’m excited to share a new book,* Illustrated Sefardi Folk Sayings: A Visual Companion to Sefardi Herbalism*, which is now available for pre-order. *Illustrated Sefardi Folk Sayin...

Recently, I’ve been thinking about different ways we can connect to plants, to the earth, and to earth-based Jewish folk traditions, and I’ve been finding healing and inspiration in exploring art as a path to connection. I’m excited to share a new book,* Illustrated Sefardi Folk Sayings: A Visual Companion to Sefardi Herbalism*, which is now available for pre-order. *Illustrated Sefardi Folk Sayin...

Hey friends in NY, I'm coming to Brooklyn on Sunday Oct 19th from 1-2:30 PM to share some of the folk traditions described in my new book, *Sefardi Herbalism: An Introduction to Earth, Water and Plant-Based Folk Traditions of the Sefardim*. Please help me spread the word!Sefardi Herbalism: An Introduction to Earth, Water and Plant-Based Folk Traditions of the Sefardim by Naomi Spector explores the...

Hey friends in NY, I'm coming to Brooklyn on Sunday Oct 19th from 1-2:30 PM to share some of the folk traditions described in my new book, *Sefardi Herbalism: An Introduction to Earth, Water and Plant-Based Folk Traditions of the Sefardim*. Please help me spread the word!Sefardi Herbalism: An Introduction to Earth, Water and Plant-Based Folk Traditions of the Sefardim by Naomi Spector explores the...

I'm so so grateful to everyone who pre-ordered my new book, Sefardi Herbalism: An Introduction to Earth, Water and Plant-Based Folk Traditions of the Sefardim. It has been published and is now available for orders, including for international shipping. The book is available both in print and as an e-book.I’ve shared a preview from part 3, Sefardi Herbalism for Birth, in my substack if you want a ...

I'm so so grateful to everyone who pre-ordered my new book, Sefardi Herbalism: An Introduction to Earth, Water and Plant-Based Folk Traditions of the Sefardim. It has been published and is now available for orders, including for international shipping. The book is available both in print and as an e-book.I’ve shared a preview from part 3, Sefardi Herbalism for Birth, in my substack if you want a ...

UPDATE: Hey friends,I'm so so grateful to everyone who pre-ordered my new book, Sefardi Herbalism: An Introduction to Earth, Water and Plant-Based Folk Traditions of the Sefardim. 🌿🪬🪸 It has been published and is now available for orders, including for international shipping. The book is available both in print and as an e-book. I’ve also shared a preview from part 3, Sefardi Herbalism for Birth,...

I am excited and grateful to share that my new herbalism book is now available for pre-order! I need about 50 orders to cover the cost of publication, and I’d love to share this work with the world as soon as possible.* Everyone who pre-orders the book will enter a raffle to win both a flower deck and a Jewish Book of Flowers tote bag.🌹**Sefardi Herbalism: An Introduction to Earth, Water and Plant...