So this one is such a weird little story and as always I'd love to hear what you all make of it. Just a fascinating blur of fiction and reality. Don't forget if you want more creepy tales to kick off spooky season then check out my second channel - ruclips.net/video/L42MgOx9CiI/видео.html
This is a classic example of how Fable and Folklore are created. A little bit of factual truth and a lot of intent. Whether the Dybbuk Box fable continues to expand and gains further lasting meaning is up to time and social trends. IMO, it doesn’t have the legs to expand, gain energy and become its own energetic force. There are too many Charlatans involved at this point. Anything that involves Zak Bagans should immediately be suspect. Yes I think energetic forces can be created by fable- but the Dybbuk box is not one of them. Great objectivity Tape Library!
But without opening Pandora's Box we would never have gotten the gift of Hope ;) (And it's I am eternally grateful for, otherwise I would have given up on the Human Race before adulthood.)
My Jewish grandmother warned me about dybbuks so that part is real lore. She did mention dybbuk boxes being something to fear but told me that they are sealed in wax and give off an intense aura so just stay away and never touch them
My gentile grandmother warned me about ewJs so that part is real lore. She did mention that they cut on their own infants genitals but told me that they are too weak and cowardly to really acheive any real victory, as evidenced by the 2000+ failures across 109 seperate countries.
@@Bob-b7x6v Funny how everything they do in gentile countries against gentiles acts as a gentile magnet. Totally not their fault though, I'm sure. All 109 seperate places and 2000 seperate times.
@@cecilialopez1001 All the gentiles find their way into the tunnels and all of a sudden, for no reason at all, we are dealing with another animal rights activist with a small mustache.
your mom must of neglected you because a good mother they say a mothers love is the closest thing to gods love I feel sorry or you that your mother didn't give you the love that iv experienced from mine id build her a house if I had the Monet to me my mother is a saint
I'm so glad you took on this story like this. I love the paranormal and I was disappointed to find out this particular story was a hoax, but it's still interesting. And while it might not be a dybbuk in that box, with how many people it's been passed to I wouldn't be shocked if it picked up something. It's important to remain skeptical but also just enjoy a good spooky story.
There is a such thing as a Tulpa. I think thats what "Slender Man" became. One dude created it on CreepyPasta like 15 years ago, his story blew up, and now people see tall slender shadow people all the time, or claim to do so. If so many people believed in something in the Dybbuk box, perhaps they spawned a Tulpa.
@@Janellabelle... You're exactly correct about the Tulpa being a possibility. Most people aren't familiar with or even heard of how people"create" a Tulpa. Sometimes even unaware, in one such case I've learned of. It's a very good theory on what was going on in this case with the box.
It’s time for an excellent scary bedtime story. Falling asleep is hard without listening to “The Tape Library” I thank you and everyone involved in creating this content, you have my sincere gratitude.
Omg same here! But then I have nightmares of exactly what I’m watching and sometimes feel pain if the story involves someone getting hurt smh it’s weird and hard to explain
@@pandat581 wow that is crazy I’m so sorry that you went family one time I even fell asleep while watching Texas chainsaw massacre and it was the most scariest dream tonight ..
You're definitely not an idiot with a microphone, you're a storyteller. Storytelling has always been culturally important in all societies. Thsnks for your work.
The jasmine/urine detail is so funny because there is a large population of people who interpret certain jasmine strains/scents of smelling like cat piss lol
I've heard of the dybbuk box before I heard this story. The word dybbuk was first recorded around 1903 the Polish translation and the first recorded case of dybbuk possession was in 1571
Dybbuk 100% existed as a term before this story. But according to Kevin at least he invented the concept of a 'Dybbuk box'. If anyone has evidence of the term existing before though maybe he will still honour the bet he made years ago.
Yes, this video says it is part of Jewish law dating back to the 16th century. I’m not sure what you’re referring to in 1903. It was first recorded back when the word came into existence.
@@TheTapeLibrary I think that I missed out the word box for 1903. The original name is dibek from the Yiddish language of the ashkenazi Jews of Central Europe.
I got off work 7.5 hours ago. I've been awake since 5pm yesterday. I lost a resident yesterday morning and she passed with her eyes wide open. I have a freakin government class for 8 hours tomorrow starting at 8am. I may be called in at 5pm after the class ends. I NEEEEEEEDED this video. Omfg. Thank you so much.
@captainchaos3053 yes because me saying 'I lost a resident' and me coping with it is literally the same as me saying 'I don't like my job.' No, I love my resident. They're my family. I'm allowed to vent because of losing someone. I'm allowed to have feelings over the loss of a friend.
@hospitalcakewalk Calm down. I said it sounds like you don't like your job because the endless clockwatching is a bad way to work. Nothing to do with your family passing away. It just doesn't read like someone who loves what they do.
This is a pretty interesting story, but it kinda sucks that it's made up. On the other hand, if it were 100% true, that would be some super scary shit. I know he didn't make it up, but if Zak Bagans is involved in any way, you know it's fake af. Lol. I used to watch Ghost Adventures when it first came out, and then I stopped because it was silly. Lol. Great episode. I'm definitely loving the way things are shaping up. Keep up the great work.
But I think that's what's so interesting about this one. The story that he created around the box is apparently a total fabrication. But people like Jason seems to sincerely believe that the box has an effect on them in a pretty drastic way. I think what gives me more belief in Jasons side of the story is in the book he really goes out of his way to investigate the origins of the box and chases every lead he gets that points to it being a hoax. If he just wanted to capitalise on a creepy story, why would you do that? Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts as always! :)
Hi I'm so very happy for the Tape Libraries meteoric rise to almost a quarter of a million subs.so well deserved for the fantastic channel it is and will only keep growing.thanks so much for your superbly narrated stories.❤ best wishes Michael Edinburgh
Have you read the book? The Hellbound heart is well worth checking out. Imajica, Weaveworld, The books of blood, Cabal, The Damnation game and The great and secret show are all great novels too! Imajica and Weaveworld in particular are rich tapestries of weirdness, mystery and horror 😊 I love Clive Barker. I’d put him up there with Stephen King, HP Lovecraft, M.R James, Arthur Machen and Edgar Allan Poe 👻😵💫🙂
@@MaliciousChickenAgenda I need to read more Barker. Loved The Hellbound Heart & Cabal. Love that he actually got to direct the movie adaptation as well, quite an unusual situation for an author to be able to do that.
You mean Hellraiser. Dybbuk’s are from old Jewish lore. But the box hoax only dated from 2003. That is nearly 20 years after Clive Barker wrote “the hellbound heart“ the book that the 1987 movie “Hellraiser” was based on. So, no.
I'm a practicing Kabbalist and spiritualist. This story is interesting, and I'd like to share some thoughts. In the cosmology I follow, there isn't much distinction between belief and existence. To put it very quickly, science describes the patterns of the physical world, while our emotional and psychological states (not the brain itself, but whatever we perceive to be consciousness and ego) describes patterns of the other worlds, say the spirit world. And once we start feeding into a myth, especially en masse, the energy it receives can accumulate into something like a spirit. (Call this manifestation or the placebo effect, same thing.) Whether or not there is a 'ghost' operating the Dybbuk box, the superstition around it has caused quite the negative reputation. That alone can alter a person's perception of the box, and effect them emotionally and psychologically. So, yes, the stories we create absolutely have the power to create something tangible- religion does it all the time. People frame their lifestyles around their beliefs. Organizations dedicate themselves to their beliefs. You can make yourself sick with suspicion and fear. I personally believe that funneling loads of negative energy into one concept /can/ give it self-awareness and goals to maintain its existence. The Dybbuk box may not have been real at the start, but it seems to be now. Our minds are very powerful.
Thanks for your input, your practice seems right on point. With maybe 🤔 just 1 percent of the 🌎 world and a lot of positive thoughts and everyone gets an angel to help them and others . Thanks again muse, for the inspiration of this cool idea.
It’s kind of like how they say witchcraft DOES have a tangible, negative effect because people who believe they’ve been cursed can get paranoid, ill, make rash decisions, etc. even without there being any magical elements involved.
@@DEATH-THE-GOAT not like it’s some competition but I have exactly 6,062 watch later videos… 400+ are court trials that I already finished lol. I edit all day though so I put them on as I edit tedious tasks that don’t require me to listen at the time. But I have nothing for videos I enjoy putting full focus on. This is the only once I have 😭
I swear I heard a story where he did? iirc, he wanted all the stuff that was happening to stop and he called a lot of religious people. But that can just be part of the _story._
What you said at the end made me happy. Imagining, just for a moment, a world of mystery and magic is exactly why i like your channel. Your style is engaging, and i always feel super immersed in the stories you tell! Its inspiring, and i appreciate your hard work in putting this together
When I first saw the title of this video, I rolled my eyes and said, "Really?" But as usual, you exceed expectations. Great video about a really creepy, weird, funny, and interesting subject. I'm always excited to see something new from this channel.
I'm super familiar with this topic and find it fascinating. I believe that like many, many spooky topics, this idea of a boxed demon has spun out and been taken up to continue to feed the perpetual need for a good scary story. There has to be a grain of truth somewhere in there.
I think the truth may be along the psychological lines of people having a great desire to find out what is inside a closed box and the things some people would do to obtain such a mysterious and potentially valuable item. I can totally imagine someone becoming so protective about an item that they come across as possessed by a demon to others who want to get near it. ("My precious" is the line that comes to mind, and I feel Gollem explores the same theme.) Interesting stuff, like you said 🙂
In Eastern superstitions, there is this thing called talisman cloth, which you can cast over and fasten to a cursed or evil object, to bind the evil spirit within and prevent it from leaving the objects. Interesting concept.
I was so excited to see this title pop up. I’ve watched shows about this no but was so glad to hear your telling of it, since you always make things more interesting.
What an interesting story. I wonder if there was some sort of “placebo” effect? They got it in their minds that it was possessed, and started believing that it was actually harming them.
All I can think about really is how this wine cabinet looks almost like it has a face on it up front: The leafs being the eyes, crying black pearly tears (or grapes), while the handle forms an ominous little grin. Kevin sure knew what he was doing with the design. What a fascinating conundrum of fact and colliding fictions!
Another banger video! You've quickly become my favourite horror youtuber - your presentation is soothing, no over the top sensationalism, and very well written. Keep up the fantastic work!
I used to have a side hustle flipping furniture and antiques. People's old things really do carry a vibe along with them. I'm not saying objects are haunted or whatever, but energy is absorbed and deposits itself in things. it's probably half the reason why some people fall in love with certain nick nacks while others repel them. Some things are just creepy for reasons that can't be explained. In the old days undertakers were the ones who built most furniture and I think about that a lot.
In Japan after 100 years an object acquires a spirit becoming a tsukumogami. People will actively throw out household objects before they become 100 years old for that reason. I say bring it on, love finding small old things at estate sales.
@nathandipietro6126 Beloved, well cared for items are also believed to become tsukumogami, more in a household god/guardian way. Some folks won't throw them out because of that.
Oh those reaosns can be explained. Your mind just refuses to believe it. Objects can be possessed especially if they were used in occult rituals. Whatever demonic entity was summoned will remain attached to said objects/furniture no matter where it goes will have these entities attached and these will affect whomever owns the objects. Demonoc entities are very real and those involved in occult practices do summon them knowingly or unkowingly. So many dabble in the occult without knowing the terrible consequences that do come with it, thinking it is a joke/hoax.
No, "energy" isn't absorbed and deposited in things the way you mean it. Energy is a concept in physics. It describes the capability of an object to do work. A massive object with high momentum would have kinetic energy, for example. The kind of magical "energy" you are talking about is complete nonsense and doesn't exist.
Personally, I believe that intention is incredibly powerful. This box and its legend may have been artificially manifactured, but the emotions and intentions that were described during its creation are very real. Seems like the dude definitely stepped into a territory that he didnt know enough about. In that regard, the quote, "The con man getting conned by God" makes a ton of sense to me. As an artist, I believe that intention makes art incredibly powerful. Putting your intention into a piece embues it with a part of yourself. It could he argued that constructing that box--was in itself--creating a piece of art, with some very real emotions entangled within. I know this all probably sounds crazy hog wash, but its just how I feel. Humans are incredibly powerful, and often bite off more than they can chew--whether they mean to or not. This is another AMAZING video man. I love your work. Great stories and great editing. Keep it up, and thank you for blessing the internet with your work! 🙏
With all that covered, it sounds like it started like a fun thing that eventually got a life of its own and gathered enough energy from people believing it for something to attach to it.
I have been skeptical of this story when I first heard it on paranormal witness. But I love your retelling of it. Sometimes it's best just to go with it and not worry about whether it's true or false and enjoy the story
The idea that Kevin inadvertently created something with dark energy is really interesting and reminds me of 2 things: 1. The Philip experiment where researchers gave an imaginary being a background story and focused intensely on believing it to see if it could manifest a real life paranormal event 2. The concept of a "tulpa" which is similar in concept. Like manifesting something through intense thought.
Fun story. It's as true as you let yourself believe. Spooky, with a cliffhanger (or a conclusion if you like), that touch of "You're next". Maybe not for the Dybbuk box, but is there anything that never seems quite right? I've heard a few variations of the Dybbuk Box. This one is more detailed, giving more of the backstory.
Honestly when you opened the story with the dude getting the box in a garage sale in Sept of 2001, I thought you were going to say he opened it for the first time on the 11th coinciding with uh.. a large event on that day.
I do wonder if he actually got it then, or if he just chose that date to fit into the idea of the box causing catastrophic things to happen in the world.
To be fair, him getting the box on September 11th 2001 couldn’t really be blamed for much. The attacks were planned long before then, it wasn’t like it was a spur of the moment thing where 20 people at the airport spontaneously came up with the idea the day of. I’d imagine it was an invented part of the story. “Ouuu opening the box caused 9/11!” but he got his dates wrong for that to actually make sense, but if he used more logical dates nobody would realize the supposed cause and effect.
@@TheOriginalCFA1979 I mean the same could be said the supposed story with the box opening causing a world war or jewish persecution. Im sure it wasnt going to be that but as an American its hard to hear Sept 2001 and not have that pop in your head.
I've seen so many situations where people encounter evil entities and don't know how to deal with them. In Buddhism, a rinpoche is a VERY VERY high guru(aka lama aka teacher). A catholic priest will typically bless the house or do an exorcism and from what I've seen, these procedures typically only last a few days. A Rinpoche can directly see and communicate with these entities and they are FAR more powerful than any evil entity that may be causing harm so they can bring about a permanent solution (I mean no disrespect to the Catholic or Christian spirithalitues). There may not be a Rinpoche in your state so you may need to request that they travel to you. A Rinpoche has given up their job so they can focus on helping those in need so you should make an offering(dona) to help support them, it is through these offerings that they can continue help us. Powerful evil beings do exist but powerful kind beings exist also. I pray this information makes it to those in need of help.
One has to prove the existence of said entities I want them to appear before me right now in the flesh I don't care about any rule that says no, I will not tolerate excuses
@@SamuelBlack84 Why does someone need to prove the existence of said entities? Does it actually matter whether or not the entity is real or weather the belief in the entity is what is causing the suffering. Either way people are suffering. For someone who is suffering regardless of whether or not the entity actually exists, telling them that there is no proof of it's existence will not stop the suffering. An even more powerful benevolent entity (or person who can partition such an entity to help), or belief in such an entity/person can stop the suffering. Again, this is true whether or not such an entity does or doesn't exists. The suffering is real, the relief of the suffering is real. Whether the cause of those two things is supernatural or psychological is much less important to the person experiencing the situation.
@serenitygoodwyn Because it's entrapment of a human mind to believe in a delusion The Catholic Church, especially, is sitting on unimaginable amounts of wealth and power that they don't deserve
@@SamuelBlack84Yes. Private, wealthy, entitled collectors deserve the relics and art work maintained by the Vatican. That way no one can view them but the owners.
@@TheTapeLibrary Absolutely. Every thing had to start somewhere, right? This episode really fired up my imagination about the Dibbuk box and other ‘haunted’ objects. Thanks so much for such a great video!
Kevin Mannis, the guy who came up with the story to help sell an old wine box on eBay, told Input magazine that the Dybbuk Box story was entirely fictional. It doesn't appear anywhere in pop, paranormal or Jewish culture anywhere before 2010ish.....though how these things enter into urban legend is far more fascinating than a smelly old box for storing wine.
@@TheTapeLibrary that is why I like your channel so much.....its not just regurgitating the same few famous stories or encounters and you get into reasons and stories behind an urban legend etc. It's how more people should approach the subject.
I believe that objects can hold negative energy. I've shopped at Goodwill, for years, and have had several items that felt "off", and ended up re-donating them.
I’m Jewish and will have to point out that a Dybbuk is a deceased person who turned away from G-d & since they have no chance at redemption, the dybbuk spends eternity seeking out individuals who have lost their faith and are more susceptible than an individual who has faith so that they may possess their body so that the dybbuk can live again. Each person has a good soul, which strives to serve G-d, and an animal soul, which is only concerned with self preservation. A dybbuk is created when a human soul becomes completely overtaken by the animal soul, Yetzer Hara, and seeks only its own self preservation rooted in pleasure seeking associated with the flesh. Basically every sin outlined in the 10 Commandments. Once it has used up a person’s body, it will transfer to another person’s body and start the process over until it is literally trapped and imprisoned in a way where it can no longer hurt anyone again. How you pointed out that the original owner may have made the whole thing up and could have conjured up his own bad juju while creating the myth surrounding the box is not far from the truth. In Judaism speech holds true power as G-d Spoke the world into existence & nothing bad can happen unless G-d allows it. So the idea of G-d putting His own curse upon the box does fall into the realm of possibility. Another note is Jewish Practitioners of Kabbalah spend their entire lifetime studying it, dabblers who try to use the Kabbalah for their own benefit almost always end up in a bad way. The most famous Kabbalahlist in Jewish history is the Bal Shem Tov who according to Jewish folklore conjured up a Golem to protect the Jewish People in 15th century Polish Ghetto from annihilation.
This took alot of time out of your busy day. Thank You for explaining the real meaning of Dybbuk. Jewish Folklore is very interesting to me, even rhough Im a Gentile. Im intrigued by the history and culture of the people who resided in all those little Shtetls that were destroyed and demolished during WW2. No one knows or tells stories like this anymore. Once the Radio was invented everyone gathered 'round the "box" and there was no need for a Good Storyteller anymore..
@@ct92404I think it was originally intended as a thought experiment / philosophical position (though people being people someone has probably tried to create it….).
@@Stormcrow-dc3ez yeah, I know. It was supposed to be a sort of theory that in bizarre quantum phenomenon, the cat could be either alive or dead and the reality wouldn't be determined until the box is opened. I was just kind of making a joke that the poor cat was in limbo like that.
The legend of the box reminds me of the Phillip Experiment from Canada whereby participants created a fictional ghost a courtesan called Aylesford who worked under Charles the II although fictional soon they began to experience all the hallmarks linked to an ordinary haunting.
I actually heard about dybbuks from, believe it or not, an episode of Rugrats. Tommy's grandfather on his mom's side mentioned it to them while babysitting both Tommy and Angelica for the weekend.
This very same box was kept and sold at an antique store in Portland Oregon on Burnside. once it was opened it blew out the T-12 tube lights. It was sold to a frat house who opened it and partied around it, and their hair fell out. A Rabbi ( teacher ) handled the termination of this Dibbuq. I have 100 % faith in a Device such as this.
The actual spelling, while today A Q passes for a K. It's actual last letter in Hebrew is Qoph worth 100. These values are extremely important to these five dimensional languages. The rules are Simple: 1. The first letter of any item either animate or inanimate is the primary energy contributor to that vessel. 2. The interior letters contribute to the vessel- object 3 The last letter is the (LINE) it stands on. Qoph is the only letter that penetrates the Chashmal and it was rejected to create out continuum with. Note the first letter is Daleth the Door!
“This is my first experience of watching any of these shows…” Literally 1 second later: “In what I think might be one of the funniest moments I’ve ever seen in a paranormal show…” Seriously dude? 42:30
Play a bit of devil's advocate here, it ain't hard to come across clips from these shows everywhere, especially of the crew freaking out over something like a phantom fart. And that was pretty funny.
@@Bob-b7x6v Typically it would be in the form of a human. But the idea of a Tulpa is basically something created from thoughts that actually becomes reality. It's something that was (I think?) a Buddhist idea but has become a theory regarding the paranormal for quite a while now. The idea that many paranormal experiences are being created by a collective thought that these things are real. It's a super interesting topic to dive into if you fancy it. Also, Twin Peaks RUUUUUULES.
All my life I've dreamed of the opportunity to have in my possession something that upon being released would utterly destroy the world To have the power to end everything Give it to me Now
I think there is the possibility that his energy or his intention that he put into the box when creating it could have very well manifested something. There is scientific studies of the vibrations we emit and the effects it can have on our environment it is quite interesting. Whether the box is real or not the story that is repeated over and over again is what gives it life that is why it is so important to be mindful of the story you tell. There are a lot of stories out there about objects being haunted and when the story is re told it’s always altered at some point or exaggerated and people believe it and from that we give it life and we add to our own fear. The human mind is very powerful and impressive it is not something to be taken for granted or underestimated.
Since the item has a Jewish history, the first thing that I would've done is gone to a rabbi. I'm not a believer of any religion but rabbis, priests, preachers, etc. are experts in the history of their religions.
I'd start with a Rabbi, but keep in mind they aren't like priests, don't do exorcisms, don't deal with the paranormal or otherworldly. They act more as mentors and counselors but could probably point you towards someone that deals with Jewish mysticism or kabbalah.
@@SamuelBlack84 Judaism is an ethnoreligion, so our history isn't just from a book written long ago. It's not the same as Christianity which isn't an ethnicity or related to heredity. As Jews, it is imperative that we understand our history.
I was dying to see this one. Ok, i have a story for ya. So, over 15 years ago. I was part of the paranormal group. So i had this interest in haunted items. So i used to get on eBay and look for haunted items that maybe we could use in an investigation. Now i can only tell you what i know. But while going through all the items, i came across one of them that interested me. It was a box with some hebrew writing on it. The doors and edges were sealed in wax. It did have handes on two doors on the front of the box. (If this was the box that was in the only looked similar, but not exactly like it) The Hebrew writings were on the back of the box. So the eBay listing had a story attached with it. What they said was they found the box at an estate sale. They just felt drawn to it. But after buying it and getting it home. They started to feel uneasy in their own house. The room it was in would get colder. I dont remember all the problems they said, but they i do remember them writing. They wanted to be rid of the box and wanted nothing to do with it. There putting it up on ebay for one cent and shipping is free. Just someone, please take this box from them.i thought about putting a bid in, but I thought it's just a scam as lots of items on the haunted area of eBay are. So a month or so goes by, and i see the item again. It's the same item with a new seller. Now its almost the same post. Haunted box bad things happen around it. It's evil. It also notes back to the first person that owned the box having the same sort of problems. They were also putting the box up and begging someone to take it. One cent starting bid, free shipping. Now im really interested. I even think i tossed a bid in for like 10$ i was outbid. So not very long after. Maybe a week or two. (Trying to remember everything the best i can from over 15 years ago) I see the box is up again. New seller. But this story is a little different. The people that got the box decided to open it. They scraped off the wax and opened the box to find more Hebrew writing, two pennies, and two locks of hair. They said when they opened the box, all hell broke loose. They would smell smell sulfer in their house. See people that weren't there. Objects would fly off the shelves. So because they opened the box, they decided to try to research the box knowing whats in it. What they found was that it is a dybbuk box. They said the box was used in a jewish exorcism. The locks of hair were from the person that was possesed and the other was from the one that preformed the exorcism. They were going to destroy the box but the read that the evil would be compleatly free if they did that. So they just desided to put the box back up on eBay. This was the last time i saw the box on eBay. It was not till some years later when i saw the preview for the movie with the dybbuk box. Did i get crazy excited that i know that box and the story behind it. Have to say though your research is always impeccable. I can only talk about my personal experance with what i saw. But after seeing what you have researched im assuming the one i saw may have been some sorta copycat. But so much fun learning about the real one.
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@@TheTapeLibrary I’ve never gotten that vibe off of you, so it may well just be trolls or those who are devout followers of other channels. Ya never know. Doesn’t matter ultimately because you’re doing great! Keep it up, man!
This has become my /favorite/ channel for all the reasons you've stated...and I'd like to add one more: I have never been so well-hydrated. Whenever I hear the 'dim the lights, get a warm beverage,' I go, 'You know what? I will!' And then I get some content that gets my writer rat running on its wheel whilst sipping my tea.
Is this a true story? Well, it's true that it is a story. As with all these haunted objects and occurrences said to frequently exhibit paranormal activity, it's amazing that no one ever seems to think to submit it to genuine scientific rigour - that should always be the first and probably last red flag needed for something as elaborate as this tale. Still, the origin story for this urban myth is certainly much more compelling and terrifying than any of the films based on it. And, as always, a fantastically well-narrated and written video on the subject
So this one is such a weird little story and as always I'd love to hear what you all make of it. Just a fascinating blur of fiction and reality.
Don't forget if you want more creepy tales to kick off spooky season then check out my second channel - ruclips.net/video/L42MgOx9CiI/видео.html
Thank you. 😊🤝
Something happen to your mic?
@@OfficerRFriendly nope?
They always gave me the heeby jeebies! I wouldn’t purchase or open one of these things if I were paid handsomely to do so! 😳
This is a classic example of how Fable and Folklore are created. A little bit of factual truth and a lot of intent. Whether the Dybbuk Box fable continues to expand and gains further lasting meaning is up to time and social trends.
IMO, it doesn’t have the legs to expand, gain energy and become its own energetic force. There are too many Charlatans involved at this point. Anything that involves Zak Bagans should immediately be suspect. Yes I think energetic forces can be created by fable- but the Dybbuk box is not one of them.
Great objectivity Tape Library!
Moral of the story: dont open spooky boxes
(Didnt we learn from Pandora!?)
Nah, open them all. Live on the edge.
Pinhead: ‘nah fam, open that shit’
But without opening Pandora's Box we would never have gotten the gift of Hope ;) (And it's I am eternally grateful for, otherwise I would have given up on the Human Race before adulthood.)
Sounds boring. Pass
@@TheTapeLibraryexactly
My Jewish grandmother warned me about dybbuks so that part is real lore. She did mention dybbuk boxes being something to fear but told me that they are sealed in wax and give off an intense aura so just stay away and never touch them
My gentile grandmother warned me about ewJs so that part is real lore. She did mention that they cut on their own infants genitals but told me that they are too weak and cowardly to really acheive any real victory, as evidenced by the 2000+ failures across 109 seperate countries.
That aura is a Gentile magnet I guess...
@@Bob-b7x6v Funny how everything they do in gentile countries against gentiles acts as a gentile magnet.
Totally not their fault though, I'm sure. All 109 seperate places and 2000 seperate times.
What happens if you open it?
@@cecilialopez1001 All the gentiles find their way into the tunnels and all of a sudden, for no reason at all, we are dealing with another animal rights activist with a small mustache.
"Omg you know what would be the best gift for my mom? This haunted Dybbuk box!"
"Remember how you wouldn't let me go to space camp?"
What a scamp that Kevin was (although to be fair, he didn't know it was haunted at the time according to his story)
He wanted that inheritance real bad.
your mom must of neglected you because a good mother they say a mothers love is the closest thing to gods love I feel sorry or you that your mother didn't give you the love that iv experienced from mine id build her a house if I had the Monet to me my mother is a saint
I know that's what was thinking what a weird son she has 🤦😒
I'm so glad you took on this story like this. I love the paranormal and I was disappointed to find out this particular story was a hoax, but it's still interesting. And while it might not be a dybbuk in that box, with how many people it's been passed to I wouldn't be shocked if it picked up something.
It's important to remain skeptical but also just enjoy a good spooky story.
Thank you!
There is a such thing as a Tulpa. I think thats what "Slender Man" became. One dude created it on CreepyPasta like 15 years ago, his story blew up, and now people see tall slender shadow people all the time, or claim to do so. If so many people believed in something in the Dybbuk box, perhaps they spawned a Tulpa.
@@Janellabelle... You're exactly correct about the Tulpa being a possibility. Most people aren't familiar with or even heard of how people"create" a Tulpa. Sometimes even unaware, in one such case I've learned of. It's a very good theory on what was going on in this case with the box.
@@Janellabelleif enough energy is put into anything it will manifest it into being. That's sometimes how prayer works too with the right faith.
@@loveislove4879 yeh if contact with demons which is shapeshifters
It’s time for an excellent scary bedtime story. Falling asleep is hard without listening to “The Tape Library” I thank you and everyone involved in creating this content, you have my sincere gratitude.
It's just me but thank you!
Omg same here! But then I have nightmares of exactly what I’m watching and sometimes feel pain if the story involves someone getting hurt smh it’s weird and hard to explain
@cecilialopez1001 that's happened to me too!! It was terrifying
@@pandat581 wow that is crazy I’m so sorry that you went family one time I even fell asleep while watching Texas chainsaw massacre and it was the most scariest dream tonight ..
It may be petty, but the idea that Zack Baggins spent an embarrassing amount of money on a hoax item really amuses me.
I think the shadow man clip will stay in my memory for a very long time. Legit made me crack up watching it.
@@TheTapeLibrary 🤣
May I join you in your pettiness? 😅
The fact anyone believes him or watches his shit show amuses me!
@@zachs.murray6003Same as all the other shit shows out there
All that Hebrew writing, you'd think he'd take it to a Rabbi and get some insights.
Right??
white paper sais "peace" the wooden carving is a script, in short "love god"
I think he did and nothing happened at all. Even the rabbi knew it was bs
You're definitely not an idiot with a microphone, you're a storyteller. Storytelling has always been culturally important in all societies. Thsnks for your work.
Appreciate it :) Thank you
I like how everyone has always called it a box but it looks like a miniature armoire
It’s a cabinet.
The jasmine/urine detail is so funny because there is a large population of people who interpret certain jasmine strains/scents of smelling like cat piss lol
I've heard of the dybbuk box before I heard this story. The word dybbuk was first recorded around 1903 the Polish translation and the first recorded case of dybbuk possession was in 1571
Dybbuk 100% existed as a term before this story. But according to Kevin at least he invented the concept of a 'Dybbuk box'. If anyone has evidence of the term existing before though maybe he will still honour the bet he made years ago.
Yes, this video says it is part of Jewish law dating back to the 16th century. I’m not sure what you’re referring to in 1903. It was first recorded back when the word came into existence.
@@TheTapeLibrary I think that I missed out the word box for 1903. The original name is dibek from the Yiddish language of the ashkenazi Jews of Central Europe.
Once again, definitely the best take on this I've ever heard. Well done mate. Consistent quality as always
Much appreciated!
I got off work 7.5 hours ago. I've been awake since 5pm yesterday. I lost a resident yesterday morning and she passed with her eyes wide open. I have a freakin government class for 8 hours tomorrow starting at 8am. I may be called in at 5pm after the class ends.
I NEEEEEEEDED this video. Omfg. Thank you so much.
Hope it helped even just a little bit! Look after yourself.
sounds like you need a valium
Sounds like you don't like your job. I loved mine and wish I could still do it.
@captainchaos3053 yes because me saying 'I lost a resident' and me coping with it is literally the same as me saying 'I don't like my job.'
No, I love my resident. They're my family. I'm allowed to vent because of losing someone. I'm allowed to have feelings over the loss of a friend.
@hospitalcakewalk Calm down. I said it sounds like you don't like your job because the endless clockwatching is a bad way to work. Nothing to do with your family passing away. It just doesn't read like someone who loves what they do.
This is a pretty interesting story, but it kinda sucks that it's made up. On the other hand, if it were 100% true, that would be some super scary shit. I know he didn't make it up, but if Zak Bagans is involved in any way, you know it's fake af. Lol. I used to watch Ghost Adventures when it first came out, and then I stopped because it was silly. Lol. Great episode. I'm definitely loving the way things are shaping up. Keep up the great work.
But I think that's what's so interesting about this one. The story that he created around the box is apparently a total fabrication. But people like Jason seems to sincerely believe that the box has an effect on them in a pretty drastic way.
I think what gives me more belief in Jasons side of the story is in the book he really goes out of his way to investigate the origins of the box and chases every lead he gets that points to it being a hoax. If he just wanted to capitalise on a creepy story, why would you do that?
Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts as always! :)
@TheTapeLibrary maybe I'll have to check out the book sometime. I think I've heard of this case somewhere before, besides to Zak Bagans part.
Early Ghost Adventures was peak. They always made Aaron go into the scary areas lol
@@restock_1731perhaps you watched Paranormal Witness? It was a great show, even tho it was all most likely made up. Few stories were convincing
Some dude a year ago said he made it as a joke! Baggins is a fraud!
Hi I'm so very happy for the Tape Libraries meteoric rise to almost a quarter of a million subs.so well deserved for the fantastic channel it is and will only keep growing.thanks so much for your superbly narrated stories.❤ best wishes Michael Edinburgh
Fingers crossed but I'm hoping to hit that goal by Halloween! Thanks for the support
@TheTapeLibrary you can do it 💪 👏 I know you can !
I wonder if the hellsaiser story is partially based on this? "The Box... You opened it-we came. Now you must come with us. Taste our pleasures."
Nah Hellraiser long predates this, although it could have worked the other way around.
Have you read the book? The Hellbound heart is well worth checking out. Imajica, Weaveworld, The books of blood, Cabal, The Damnation game and The great and secret show are all great novels too! Imajica and Weaveworld in particular are rich tapestries of weirdness, mystery and horror 😊 I love Clive Barker. I’d put him up there with Stephen King, HP Lovecraft, M.R James, Arthur Machen and Edgar Allan Poe 👻😵💫🙂
@@MaliciousChickenAgendaall of those, and also the PC game, Clive Barker's Undying.
@@MaliciousChickenAgenda I need to read more Barker. Loved The Hellbound Heart & Cabal. Love that he actually got to direct the movie adaptation as well, quite an unusual situation for an author to be able to do that.
You mean Hellraiser. Dybbuk’s are from old Jewish lore. But the box hoax only dated from 2003. That is nearly 20 years after Clive Barker wrote “the hellbound heart“ the book that the 1987 movie “Hellraiser” was based on. So, no.
Time to library and chill 👀🖤
enjoy!
I'm a practicing Kabbalist and spiritualist. This story is interesting, and I'd like to share some thoughts.
In the cosmology I follow, there isn't much distinction between belief and existence. To put it very quickly, science describes the patterns of the physical world, while our emotional and psychological states (not the brain itself, but whatever we perceive to be consciousness and ego) describes patterns of the other worlds, say the spirit world. And once we start feeding into a myth, especially en masse, the energy it receives can accumulate into something like a spirit. (Call this manifestation or the placebo effect, same thing.) Whether or not there is a 'ghost' operating the Dybbuk box, the superstition around it has caused quite the negative reputation. That alone can alter a person's perception of the box, and effect them emotionally and psychologically.
So, yes, the stories we create absolutely have the power to create something tangible- religion does it all the time. People frame their lifestyles around their beliefs. Organizations dedicate themselves to their beliefs. You can make yourself sick with suspicion and fear.
I personally believe that funneling loads of negative energy into one concept /can/ give it self-awareness and goals to maintain its existence. The Dybbuk box may not have been real at the start, but it seems to be now. Our minds are very powerful.
You're just putting some religious spin on the concept of placebo and suggestion.
basically, the belief created a tulpa
Thanks for your input, your practice seems right on point. With maybe 🤔 just 1 percent of the 🌎 world and a lot of positive thoughts and everyone gets an angel to help them and others . Thanks again muse, for the inspiration of this cool idea.
It’s kind of like how they say witchcraft DOES have a tangible, negative effect because people who believe they’ve been cursed can get paranoid, ill, make rash decisions, etc. even without there being any magical elements involved.
@@ApodeipnonI mean, they’re not mutually exclusive? I don’t think OP would disagree.
Bruh you dropped at the perfect time. My watch later list has been dry! And it’s 50min? ✊🏽 clutch
Yeah long twisting story this one!
Your watch list is dry! I have a perpetual 5000 videos to watch 😟
@@TheTapeLibrary gotta save this one for tomorrow. I’ll let it play on silent so it helps the algo while it’s fresh 👌🏽
@@DEATH-THE-GOAT not like it’s some competition but I have exactly 6,062 watch later videos… 400+ are court trials that I already finished lol. I edit all day though so I put them on as I edit tedious tasks that don’t require me to listen at the time. But I have nothing for videos I enjoy putting full focus on. This is the only once I have 😭
@@bykurt_is what are we doing with our lives 😟
The thing I find curious is that no one ever considered talking to a rabbi about it.
To be fair Jason may have, I don't recall specifically. But I know he spoke to numerous people about the box
I swear I heard a story where he did? iirc, he wanted all the stuff that was happening to stop and he called a lot of religious people.
But that can just be part of the _story._
@@dsandoval9396 I recall hearing that too, although I'm not sure now if I'm getting mixed up with the terrible film.
What you said at the end made me happy. Imagining, just for a moment, a world of mystery and magic is exactly why i like your channel. Your style is engaging, and i always feel super immersed in the stories you tell! Its inspiring, and i appreciate your hard work in putting this together
Saw it in person. Nothing followed me home.
Thanks! I know this took a lot of work!
Really appreciate the super thanks, thank you!
When I first saw the title of this video, I rolled my eyes and said, "Really?" But as usual, you exceed expectations. Great video about a really creepy, weird, funny, and interesting subject. I'm always excited to see something new from this channel.
Haha, glad you trusted me enough to still watch it
I'm super familiar with this topic and find it fascinating. I believe that like many, many spooky topics, this idea of a boxed demon has spun out and been taken up to continue to feed the perpetual need for a good scary story. There has to be a grain of truth somewhere in there.
I think the truth may be along the psychological lines of people having a great desire to find out what is inside a closed box and the things some people would do to obtain such a mysterious and potentially valuable item. I can totally imagine someone becoming so protective about an item that they come across as possessed by a demon to others who want to get near it. ("My precious" is the line that comes to mind, and I feel Gollem explores the same theme.)
Interesting stuff, like you said 🙂
Look up sealing bowls, that would be about the only grain in this story.
It may come from the stories of The Djinn.
In Eastern superstitions, there is this thing called talisman cloth, which you can cast over and fasten to a cursed or evil object, to bind the evil spirit within and prevent it from leaving the objects. Interesting concept.
I was so excited to see this title pop up. I’ve watched shows about this no but was so glad to hear your telling of it, since you always make things more interesting.
Thanks for watching!
What an interesting story. I wonder if there was some sort of “placebo” effect? They got it in their minds that it was possessed, and started believing that it was actually harming them.
All I can think about really is how this wine cabinet looks almost like it has a face on it up front: The leafs being the eyes, crying black pearly tears (or grapes), while the handle forms an ominous little grin. Kevin sure knew what he was doing with the design.
What a fascinating conundrum of fact and colliding fictions!
Another banger video! You've quickly become my favourite horror youtuber - your presentation is soothing, no over the top sensationalism, and very well written. Keep up the fantastic work!
Thank you! Very much appreciate the kind words
This was the perfect Tape Library episode. More, please!!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Oh man, I learned about this on that show "Paranormal Witness." Used to LOVE that show.
I used to have a side hustle flipping furniture and antiques. People's old things really do carry a vibe along with them. I'm not saying objects are haunted or whatever, but energy is absorbed and deposits itself in things. it's probably half the reason why some people fall in love with certain nick nacks while others repel them. Some things are just creepy for reasons that can't be explained. In the old days undertakers were the ones who built most furniture and I think about that a lot.
Interesting, thanks for sharing!
In Japan after 100 years an object acquires a spirit becoming a tsukumogami. People will actively throw out household objects before they become 100 years old for that reason. I say bring it on, love finding small old things at estate sales.
@nathandipietro6126 Beloved, well cared for items are also believed to become tsukumogami, more in a household god/guardian way. Some folks won't throw them out because of that.
Oh those reaosns can be explained. Your mind just refuses to believe it. Objects can be possessed especially if they were used in occult rituals. Whatever demonic entity was summoned will remain attached to said objects/furniture no matter where it goes will have these entities attached and these will affect whomever owns the objects. Demonoc entities are very real and those involved in occult practices do summon them knowingly or unkowingly. So many dabble in the occult without knowing the terrible consequences that do come with it, thinking it is a joke/hoax.
No, "energy" isn't absorbed and deposited in things the way you mean it. Energy is a concept in physics. It describes the capability of an object to do work. A massive object with high momentum would have kinetic energy, for example. The kind of magical "energy" you are talking about is complete nonsense and doesn't exist.
Personally, I believe that intention is incredibly powerful. This box and its legend may have been artificially manifactured, but the emotions and intentions that were described during its creation are very real. Seems like the dude definitely stepped into a territory that he didnt know enough about. In that regard, the quote, "The con man getting conned by God" makes a ton of sense to me.
As an artist, I believe that intention makes art incredibly powerful. Putting your intention into a piece embues it with a part of yourself. It could he argued that constructing that box--was in itself--creating a piece of art, with some very real emotions entangled within. I know this all probably sounds crazy hog wash, but its just how I feel. Humans are incredibly powerful, and often bite off more than they can chew--whether they mean to or not.
This is another AMAZING video man. I love your work. Great stories and great editing. Keep it up, and thank you for blessing the internet with your work! 🙏
Thank you and thanks for sharing your thoughts!
With all that covered, it sounds like it started like a fun thing that eventually got a life of its own and gathered enough energy from people believing it for something to attach to it.
This is great for my last break at work! Thanks for posting it.
No worries, hope you enjoyed it
Well done as always!! Your videos have become that routine fixture I wait and look forward to. Keep up the amazing work Tape Library!! 🙏
Thank you for watching every time! Really appreciate it
I have been skeptical of this story when I first heard it on paranormal witness. But I love your retelling of it. Sometimes it's best just to go with it and not worry about whether it's true or false and enjoy the story
It's why I always tend to lead with the reported story before then talking about the possible explanations. The story is always much more interesting
Thank you for clearing all that history up, and creating a great story.
Thanks for watching!
The idea that Kevin inadvertently created something with dark energy is really interesting and reminds me of 2 things: 1. The Philip experiment where researchers gave an imaginary being a background story and focused intensely on believing it to see if it could manifest a real life paranormal event 2. The concept of a "tulpa" which is similar in concept. Like manifesting something through intense thought.
A few people have brought up the Philip experiment now, I can see the connection
Very well told story as always! Keep the TAPES comin!
Thanks! Will do!
The power of belief can do some scary things to your perception and psyche
I was thinking the same thing. Maybe he did just make it up, but everyone's belief and it was so strong that it made it real. Kind of like a tulpa.
My boss told me to turn this video off and get back to work. I fired him.
Good work
Fun story. It's as true as you let yourself believe. Spooky, with a cliffhanger (or a conclusion if you like), that touch of "You're next". Maybe not for the Dybbuk box, but is there anything that never seems quite right?
I've heard a few variations of the Dybbuk Box. This one is more detailed, giving more of the backstory.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Honestly when you opened the story with the dude getting the box in a garage sale in Sept of 2001, I thought you were going to say he opened it for the first time on the 11th coinciding with uh.. a large event on that day.
I do wonder if he actually got it then, or if he just chose that date to fit into the idea of the box causing catastrophic things to happen in the world.
To be fair, him getting the box on September 11th 2001 couldn’t really be blamed for much. The attacks were planned long before then, it wasn’t like it was a spur of the moment thing where 20 people at the airport spontaneously came up with the idea the day of.
I’d imagine it was an invented part of the story. “Ouuu opening the box caused 9/11!” but he got his dates wrong for that to actually make sense, but if he used more logical dates nobody would realize the supposed cause and effect.
@@TheOriginalCFA1979 I mean the same could be said the supposed story with the box opening causing a world war or jewish persecution. Im sure it wasnt going to be that but as an American its hard to hear Sept 2001 and not have that pop in your head.
I've seen so many situations where people encounter evil entities and don't know how to deal with them. In Buddhism, a rinpoche is a VERY VERY high guru(aka lama aka teacher). A catholic priest will typically bless the house or do an exorcism and from what I've seen, these procedures typically only last a few days. A Rinpoche can directly see and communicate with these entities and they are FAR more powerful than any evil entity that may be causing harm so they can bring about a permanent solution (I mean no disrespect to the Catholic or Christian spirithalitues). There may not be a Rinpoche in your state so you may need to request that they travel to you. A Rinpoche has given up their job so they can focus on helping those in need so you should make an offering(dona) to help support them, it is through these offerings that they can continue help us. Powerful evil beings do exist but powerful kind beings exist also. I pray this information makes it to those in need of help.
Thank you so much for the info! My cousin and her children are terrified of their own home. I will pass this on.
One has to prove the existence of said entities
I want them to appear before me right now in the flesh
I don't care about any rule that says no, I will not tolerate excuses
@@SamuelBlack84 Why does someone need to prove the existence of said entities? Does it actually matter whether or not the entity is real or weather the belief in the entity is what is causing the suffering. Either way people are suffering. For someone who is suffering regardless of whether or not the entity actually exists, telling them that there is no proof of it's existence will not stop the suffering. An even more powerful benevolent entity (or person who can partition such an entity to help), or belief in such an entity/person can stop the suffering. Again, this is true whether or not such an entity does or doesn't exists. The suffering is real, the relief of the suffering is real. Whether the cause of those two things is supernatural or psychological is much less important to the person experiencing the situation.
@serenitygoodwyn Because it's entrapment of a human mind to believe in a delusion
The Catholic Church, especially, is sitting on unimaginable amounts of wealth and power that they don't deserve
@@SamuelBlack84Yes. Private, wealthy, entitled collectors deserve the relics and art work maintained by the Vatican. That way no one can view them but the owners.
This has to be my favorite episode you’ve ever done!❤
Really? Thank you!
@@TheTapeLibrary
Absolutely. Every thing had to start somewhere, right? This episode really fired up my imagination about the Dibbuk box and other ‘haunted’ objects. Thanks so much for such a great video!
have always been interested in dybbuk’s and their lore. thank you sm for this video !
Glad you enjoyed!
I remember watching the Paranormal Witness episode about the box and this show adds more to the story.
Kudos
Thanks for watching!
Can't watch this now but I'm extremely excited to fall asleep to it later!
Hope you enjoy!
Real or not, the box is a fantastic source for all kinds of stories! Great video! Thanks!💜
I totally agree!
“The Possession “ was one of the scariest movies I’ve ever seen
Sadly, what is going on in the real world is much more scary. I wish it wasn't.
I think the power of suggestion/implication is truly much more powerful than anyone can fathom. Awesome vid Tape Library!
Thanks!
Kevin Mannis, the guy who came up with the story to help sell an old wine box on eBay, told Input magazine that the Dybbuk Box story was entirely fictional. It doesn't appear anywhere in pop, paranormal or Jewish culture anywhere before 2010ish.....though how these things enter into urban legend is far more fascinating than a smelly old box for storing wine.
Yep, that's a big part of the video
@@TheTapeLibrary that is why I like your channel so much.....its not just regurgitating the same few famous stories or encounters and you get into reasons and stories behind an urban legend etc. It's how more people should approach the subject.
That’s a good idea.
This my favorite story so far! I loved the mix of paranormal, documentary, and fact or fiction. This one had it all!!!
Ah awesome, I wasn't sure how people would react to this one so glad you all seem to be enjoying it. I really loved this one myself.
@@TheTapeLibrary I thought I knew a lot about this story but learned at least twice as much as I thought I knew and LOVED IT!!!!!!
It doesn't matter what story you tell, I love them all very much 💞❤
Thank you!
Lights out. Tape Library on. Perfect Friday night.
Hope you enjoyed this one
@@TheTapeLibrary it was great. Not something I knew anything about in advance, so the narrative really gripped me.
The skeptic in me is happy to see a story like this about a paranormal hoax. Very refreshing to see/hear done.
I always try to present both sides of the stories I cover, especially in a situation like this.
Awesome work, thank you 😊❤
Thanks for watching!
I believe that objects can hold negative energy. I've shopped at Goodwill, for years, and have had several items that felt "off", and ended up re-donating them.
I’m Jewish and will have to point out that a Dybbuk is a deceased person who turned away from G-d & since they have no chance at redemption, the dybbuk spends eternity seeking out individuals who have lost their faith and are more susceptible than an individual who has faith so that they may possess their body so that the dybbuk can live again. Each person has a good soul, which strives to serve G-d, and an animal soul, which is only concerned with self preservation. A dybbuk is created when a human soul becomes completely overtaken by the animal soul, Yetzer Hara, and seeks only its own self preservation rooted in pleasure seeking associated with the flesh. Basically every sin outlined in the 10 Commandments. Once it has used up a person’s body, it will transfer to another person’s body and start the process over until it is literally trapped and imprisoned in a way where it can no longer hurt anyone again. How you pointed out that the original owner may have made the whole thing up and could have conjured up his own bad juju while creating the myth surrounding the box is not far from the truth. In Judaism speech holds true power as G-d Spoke the world into existence & nothing bad can happen unless G-d allows it. So the idea of G-d putting His own curse upon the box does fall into the realm of possibility. Another note is Jewish Practitioners of Kabbalah spend their entire lifetime studying it, dabblers who try to use the Kabbalah for their own benefit almost always end up in a bad way. The most famous Kabbalahlist in Jewish history is the Bal Shem Tov who according to Jewish folklore conjured up a Golem to protect the Jewish People in 15th century Polish Ghetto from annihilation.
How thats where yall from in the first place.
This took alot of time out of your busy day. Thank You for explaining the real meaning of Dybbuk. Jewish Folklore is very interesting to me, even rhough Im a Gentile. Im intrigued by the history and culture of the people who resided in all those little Shtetls that were destroyed and demolished during WW2. No one knows or tells stories like this anymore. Once the Radio was invented everyone gathered 'round the "box" and there was no need for a Good Storyteller anymore..
A dybbuk is an evil energy that restlessly searches for a vulnerable person to infest..
I’ve heard this story before but the way you told it was way more in depth. Great work, as always!
It’s giving The 13 Ghosts of Scooby Doo. Vincent Price warned us about this
I really enjoyed this video. Great research. You got yourself a new subscriber!
Awesome, thank you!
Intro - Schrödingers Dybbuk box
That poor kitty 🐱 😔
@@ct92404I think it was originally intended as a thought experiment / philosophical position (though people being people someone has probably tried to create it….).
@@Stormcrow-dc3ez yeah, I know. It was supposed to be a sort of theory that in bizarre quantum phenomenon, the cat could be either alive or dead and the reality wouldn't be determined until the box is opened. I was just kind of making a joke that the poor cat was in limbo like that.
@@ct92404 Got it :)
This is definitely one of my favorite stories you've covered!
Thanks!
The legend of the box reminds me of the Phillip Experiment from Canada whereby participants created a fictional ghost a courtesan called Aylesford who worked under Charles the II although fictional soon they began to experience all the hallmarks linked to an ordinary haunting.
Heard a few things similar to this, it's so interesting
Woohoo! A Tape Library video!! 😊😊
Enjoy!
This is one of the most terrifying stories ever.
I'm running out of brown trousers. _🐇🐇🐇🐇_
Hope you enjoy my take on it
Try just wearing your pants when listening!
Much love mate! Awesome story!
I believe that in every lie that there is s a bit of truth
I actually heard about dybbuks from, believe it or not, an episode of Rugrats. Tommy's grandfather on his mom's side mentioned it to them while babysitting both Tommy and Angelica for the weekend.
Someone else commented that and I thought it was a joke until I looked it up. I have no memory of this.
Wake up babe, The Tape Library posted
Hahaha
Calling your mom babe is weird bro. Stop it. Get help
@@A_Stereotypical_Heretic Who hurt you bruh
Babe, wake up! Tape Li--Okay, okay, sorry I woke you up
Stop being a Reddit*r.
I went to school in Kirksville, MO while the box was there. Weird town.
If this story is to be told right, it MUST be TTL❤☠️
Thank you, hope it lives up to it!
There is NO doubt, sir!
Awwww hell yeah, new The Tape Library upload!
Hope you enjoyed it
What is it with your channel that seems so cozy?
Haha, exactly what I try to go for. I want to try to emulate the kind of cozy horror I used to feel when reading creepy stories as a kid.
I think it's your voice.
This story is no joke, excellent entry into The Tape Library.
Thanks!
This very same box was kept and sold at an antique store in Portland Oregon on Burnside. once it was opened it blew out the T-12 tube lights. It was sold to a frat house who opened it and partied around it, and their hair fell out. A Rabbi ( teacher ) handled the termination of this Dibbuq. I have 100 % faith in a Device such as this.
The actual spelling, while today A Q passes for a K. It's actual last letter in Hebrew is Qoph worth 100. These values are extremely important to these five dimensional languages.
The rules are Simple:
1. The first letter of any item either animate or inanimate is the primary energy contributor to that vessel.
2. The interior letters contribute to the vessel- object
3
The last letter is the (LINE) it stands on.
Qoph is the only letter that penetrates the Chashmal and it was rejected to create out continuum with. Note the first letter is Daleth the Door!
I talk about most of this in the video.
“This is my first experience of watching any of these shows…”
Literally 1 second later:
“In what I think might be one of the funniest moments I’ve ever seen in a paranormal show…”
Seriously dude?
42:30
Play a bit of devil's advocate here, it ain't hard to come across clips from these shows everywhere, especially of the crew freaking out over something like a phantom fart. And that was pretty funny.
Any of Zak Bagans shows, I have seen other paranormal tv shows before
Freaky Friday with a freaky box. Excited for this one
Hope you enjoy!
Like a tulpa.
yeah exactly
Aren't tulpa artificial humans or doppelgangers of some sort? David Lynch used them a lot in his Twin Peaks universe.
@@Bob-b7x6v Typically it would be in the form of a human. But the idea of a Tulpa is basically something created from thoughts that actually becomes reality. It's something that was (I think?) a Buddhist idea but has become a theory regarding the paranormal for quite a while now. The idea that many paranormal experiences are being created by a collective thought that these things are real. It's a super interesting topic to dive into if you fancy it. Also, Twin Peaks RUUUUUULES.
@@TheTapeLibrary yes, the origin is in Buddhism.
Yes!! I love this and other channel so much thank you for hard work and time put in for us xx much luv
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All my life I've dreamed of the opportunity to have in my possession something that upon being released would utterly destroy the world
To have the power to end everything
Give it to me
Now
Simply open your wallet or go to an ATM 😜
I think there is the possibility that his energy or his intention that he put into the box when creating it could have very well manifested something. There is scientific studies of the vibrations we emit and the effects it can have on our environment it is quite interesting. Whether the box is real or not the story that is repeated over and over again is what gives it life that is why it is so important to be mindful of the story you tell. There are a lot of stories out there about objects being haunted and when the story is re told it’s always altered at some point or exaggerated and people believe it and from that we give it life and we add to our own fear. The human mind is very powerful and impressive it is not something to be taken for granted or underestimated.
Since the item has a Jewish history, the first thing that I would've done is gone to a rabbi. I'm not a believer of any religion but rabbis, priests, preachers, etc. are experts in the history of their religions.
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I'd start with a Rabbi, but keep in mind they aren't like priests, don't do exorcisms, don't deal with the paranormal or otherworldly. They act more as mentors and counselors but could probably point you towards someone that deals with Jewish mysticism or kabbalah.
@@renlass Excellent point.
I wouldn't rely on religion to be a good source of history
@@SamuelBlack84 Judaism is an ethnoreligion, so our history isn't just from a book written long ago. It's not the same as Christianity which isn't an ethnicity or related to heredity. As Jews, it is imperative that we understand our history.
Wow! The most haunted item in the world!😮
I was dying to see this one. Ok, i have a story for ya. So, over 15 years ago. I was part of the paranormal group. So i had this interest in haunted items. So i used to get on eBay and look for haunted items that maybe we could use in an investigation. Now i can only tell you what i know. But while going through all the items, i came across one of them that interested me. It was a box with some hebrew writing on it. The doors and edges were sealed in wax. It did have handes on two doors on the front of the box. (If this was the box that was in the only looked similar, but not exactly like it) The Hebrew writings were on the back of the box. So the eBay listing had a story attached with it. What they said was they found the box at an estate sale. They just felt drawn to it. But after buying it and getting it home. They started to feel uneasy in their own house. The room it was in would get colder. I dont remember all the problems they said, but they i do remember them writing. They wanted to be rid of the box and wanted nothing to do with it. There putting it up on ebay for one cent and shipping is free. Just someone, please take this box from them.i thought about putting a bid in, but I thought it's just a scam as lots of items on the haunted area of eBay are.
So a month or so goes by, and i see the item again. It's the same item with a new seller. Now its almost the same post. Haunted box bad things happen around it. It's evil. It also notes back to the first person that owned the box having the same sort of problems. They were also putting the box up and begging someone to take it. One cent starting bid, free shipping. Now im really interested. I even think i tossed a bid in for like 10$ i was outbid.
So not very long after. Maybe a week or two. (Trying to remember everything the best i can from over 15 years ago) I see the box is up again. New seller. But this story is a little different. The people that got the box decided to open it. They scraped off the wax and opened the box to find more Hebrew writing, two pennies, and two locks of hair. They said when they opened the box, all hell broke loose. They would smell smell sulfer in their house. See people that weren't there. Objects would fly off the shelves. So because they opened the box, they decided to try to research the box knowing whats in it. What they found was that it is a dybbuk box. They said the box was used in a jewish exorcism. The locks of hair were from the person that was possesed and the other was from the one that preformed the exorcism. They were going to destroy the box but the read that the evil would be compleatly free if they did that. So they just desided to put the box back up on eBay.
This was the last time i saw the box on eBay. It was not till some years later when i saw the preview for the movie with the dybbuk box. Did i get crazy excited that i know that box and the story behind it.
Have to say though your research is always impeccable. I can only talk about my personal experance with what i saw. But after seeing what you have researched im assuming the one i saw may have been some sorta copycat. But so much fun learning about the real one.
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Thank you so much as always! Really do appreciate it
@@TheTapeLibrary my pleasure 🙂
This was such a great video man! I really enjoyed it 👍🏻
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What an absolute GIGACHAD of a YT Content Creator!
> *_Adding the skeptical info and points in order for the viewer to decide their own personal conclusions instead of trying to force any particular bias or narrative in either direction_*
> *_Doing so in a way that still keeps the tension and atmosphere scary af and thrilling_*
> *_No silly cringe thumbnails of gaping mouth soyjaks and red arrows point at nothing_*
> *_Animations and clips which are relevant to the subject matter and add great substance overall_*
> *_No worn-out asking for subs and likes, obviously demonstrating Creator understanding that if people like content, they will sub and like without having to be asked or begged_*
We must share this channel, friends 🎚️💯🖤
Really appreciate this, thanks! Some people still seem convinced that I am trying to force my opinions on them which I really try not to do.
@@TheTapeLibrary I’ve never gotten that vibe off of you, so it may well just be trolls or those who are devout followers of other channels. Ya never know. Doesn’t matter ultimately because you’re doing great! Keep it up, man!
This has become my /favorite/ channel for all the reasons you've stated...and I'd like to add one more: I have never been so well-hydrated. Whenever I hear the 'dim the lights, get a warm beverage,' I go, 'You know what? I will!' And then I get some content that gets my writer rat running on its wheel whilst sipping my tea.
Enjoyed that, tape reel. Thanks folks ❤
on the contrary I loved that spirit box story, I am open minded thanks for telling it.will tune in again ,take care and God bless. 😊❤❤❤❤
Please don't mess with bad juju. 🎉🎉🎉
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Attention feeds it. Not informational stuff like this video necessarily, but one knows the stirrings of the fetishization that leads to obsession.
Great story as usual. Can’t believe you’re up to 241k subscribers. I think you had 3k when you popped up in my feed. Very well-deserved.
Appreciate it, thanks! It's still bonkers to me
I found this video randomly, and subscribed right away. Excellent stuff. It's been years since a subject really caught my imagination.
Awesome, glad you enjoyed it so much!
Is this a true story? Well, it's true that it is a story. As with all these haunted objects and occurrences said to frequently exhibit paranormal activity, it's amazing that no one ever seems to think to submit it to genuine scientific rigour - that should always be the first and probably last red flag needed for something as elaborate as this tale. Still, the origin story for this urban myth is certainly much more compelling and terrifying than any of the films based on it. And, as always, a fantastically well-narrated and written video on the subject
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I love these stories man. You have a great sense of story. You voice really helps. As always, I'm left half scared, half disturbed. ❤❤❤
Awesome, thank you :)
I've been waiting for this one
Hope you enjoyed it
about to go to work at 3am today needed this i love all things supernatural from a safe distance and in my phone 😂
Just don't take any random boxes home and you'll be fine