What is dybbuk box?

A Dybbuk box is a wine cabinet said to be haunted by a malicious spirit called a Dybbuk. The term gained popularity after being used in a eBay listing in 2001 by Kevin Mannis, who described it as haunted and attributed a series of misfortunes to its ownership.

The stories surrounding dybbuk boxes often involve negative experiences reported by owners, such as nightmares, illness, poltergeist activity, and feelings of being watched or physically attacked. These experiences are often attributed to the alleged malevolent spirit trapped within the box.

While the existence of Dybbuk boxes is part of contemporary folklore, it is largely considered to be a modern invention rather than a traditional element of Jewish mysticism. The claims are generally treated with skepticism and are often attributed to suggestion, coincidence, or hoaxes.