The Religion of Epstein Island: Jewish Demons, Trans-Humanism, and Ancient Gods

Jeffrey Epstein, the mysterious financier with deep ties to international intelligence organizations who most certainly did not kill himself, is an intriguing figure. And for the foreseeable future, he’ll continue to be one. It appears that not even Attorney General Pam Bondi or FBI director, Kash Patel, can get to the bottom of what really happened in the long, sordid tale of his global child trafficking ring. But, one thing about Epstein is not mysterious…his religion.

When I speak of “Epstein Island” in this article highlighting his bizarre religious beliefs, and the beliefs of those around him, I’m not referring to Little Saint James island. Instead, I mean it in a figurative sense; the island of closely held associates at the center of his life of crime and cover-up. Surrounded in a sea of unanswered questions, grasping the religious views of those involved can help give some much needed understanding to their motivations and worldview.

A few nights ago, my lovely wife of 24 years asked from the kitchen, “What are you doing?” I responded something to the effect of, “I’m researching how Epstein’s largest benefactor and the biggest Israeli philanthropist at the center of his child sex trafficking ring acknowledged being possessed by a Jewish demon for most of his life, and credited the demon with his accumulation of wealth.”

After a moment of silence, her next question was about dinner, I presume because that’s the kind of statement a normal human doesn’t know what to do with. But as we unpack Epstein’s religion, the tale of Les Wexner’s Jew-demon is actually not as important as the other religious influences of Epstein’s island of influence. So let’s start unpacking.

EPSTEIN’S JUDAISM

Despite the conspiracy theories usually focusing on Epstein’s Judaism, it’s really the least signifiant of all the spiritual influences surrounding him. So far as the scandal itself goes, there’s far more significance to Epstein’s relationship with Israeli intelligence than Israeli religion. Like so many of those identifying as Jewish, Epstein was mostly secular, whose connection to Talmudic Judaism was a cultural one, rather than spiritual.

Born into a Jewish family in Brooklyn, New York, in 1953, Epstein’s upbringing was culturally Jewish, though there is little evidence he practiced Judaism in a devout or orthodox sense. Instead, his worldview appeared to be shaped more by secular interests, particularly in science, power, and the manipulation of human potential—most notably through his fascination with transhumanism.

Epstein’s connection to Judaism seems to have been more utilitarian than spiritual. Associates like Steven Hoffenberg, a former business partner, claimed Epstein leveraged his Jewish identity to forge connections with influential figures, such as retail magnate Leslie Wexner and media tycoon Robert Maxwell, both of whom shared Jewish heritage. However, this appears to have been a strategic move rather than a reflection of deep religious conviction. Some would argue that Epstein’s lavish lifestyle and criminal activities further suggest a detachment from the moral or ethical tenets of any organized faith; but that means they would be unfamiliar with the certain stream of Talmudic Judaism of which Epstein was a part. For some, Talmudic Judaism and the worship of Mammon are part and parcel to one another (as his business associations demonstrate).

LESLIE WEXNER

Jeffrey Epstein’s relationship with Leslie Wexner, the billionaire founder of L Brands and the man behind retail giants like Victoria’s Secret and Bath & Body Works, stands as one of the most significant and enigmatic connections in Epstein’s life. Their affiliation, which spanned nearly two decades, provided Epstein with wealth, influence, and a veneer of legitimacy that fueled his rise in elite circles—while also raising questions about Wexner’s role in Epstein’s shadowy empire.

As an adult, Wexner has maintained a connection to Judaism primarily through philanthropy rather than public displays of faith. He and his wife, Abigail, have been significant benefactors to Jewish causes, most notably through the Wexner Foundation, established in 1984. The foundation focuses on developing Jewish leadership, funding programs like the Wexner Heritage Program and graduate fellowships for Jewish professionals, reflecting a commitment to strengthening Jewish identity.

The two met in the mid-1980s, introduced through mutual acquaintances in New York’s financial and Jewish philanthropic networks. Wexner, a Columbus, Ohio-based magnate known for his reserved demeanor, was an unlikely match for the brash, self-styled financier Epstein. Yet, by 1989, Epstein had become Wexner’s financial advisor and confidant, managing his vast fortune—estimated at over $1 billion at the time. Epstein’s lack of a traditional Wall Street pedigree made this arrangement unusual, but his charm and promises of outsized returns reportedly won Wexner over.

Epstein’s influence over Wexner deepened quickly. In 1991, Wexner granted Epstein power of attorney, an extraordinary move that gave Epstein sweeping control over Wexner’s assets, properties, and even charitable trusts. This included oversight of the Wexner Foundation, which funded Jewish leadership programs, and access to luxurious properties like the Manhattan townhouse on East 71st Street—purchased by a Wexner-linked trust in 1989 and later transferred to Epstein under murky circumstances. Epstein also managed Wexner’s private jet, dubbed the “Lolita Express” in later scandals, and reportedly lived in Wexner’s Ohio estate at times.

The relationship was mutually beneficial for years. Wexner’s wealth and reputation gave Epstein credibility, enabling him to attract other high-profile clients and build his mystique as a financial genius.

WEXNER’S DEMON POSSESSION

Buckle up, folks, because we’re diving into the cesspool of Leslie Wexner’s soul, the retail tycoon who built an empire on lingerie and lies—and, apparently, a little help from a demonic hitchhiker. In a 1985 New York Magazine piece dripping with the smugness of secular elite puffery, Wexner et slip a confession so wild it’d make a Pentecostal preacher’s hair stand on end. He claimed he’s been possessed since childhood by a dybbuk, a Jewish folklore fiend straight out of the pit, a disembodied spirit that latches onto sinners like a tick on a hound. And this isn’t a metaphor —this is Wexner crowing about his personal demon like it’s his MVP.

Picture this: Wexner, lounging in his Columbus, Ohio fiefdom, tells the world this “dybbuk” wakes up with him every morning, tweaking and clawing at his soul, driving him to devour companies and stack cash like a dragon hoarding gold. He calls it “the churning,” a restless, molten torment his daddy saw in him as a kid. Oh, but it gets better—Wexner says this hellspawn ditched him for a while, only to slink back into him in 1977 (apparently the demon had somewhere else to be). That’s when the demon lit a fire under him to “change his life,” turning him into the corporate glutton who’d later bankroll Jeffrey Epstein’s depravity.

The “dybbuk” is a Jewish folklore entity so steeped in malice it could give the devil himself a run for his money. This isn’t some charming ghost tale—it’s a sinister force, a disembodied spirit with a vendetta, latching onto the living like a parasite from the pit. If you’re tempted to dismiss it as mere superstition, you’d do well to heed Scripture and face the reality of what’s at play.

Rooted in Jewish mysticism—think Kabbalah and the shadowy edges of the Talmud—the dybbuk is a soul gone astray, too wicked to find peace in the afterlife. We’re talking about the dregs of humanity: murderers, adulterers, or blasphemers who’ve spit in God’s face one too many times. The term “dybbuk” comes from the Hebrew davek, meaning “to cling,” and cling it does—tenaciously, to any unfortunate host it can find. Tradition holds that these spirits are driven by unresolved sin or a desperate bid to escape divine judgment. Sound familiar? “The devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour” (1 Peter 5:8). No accident there.

The details are grim. Imagine a dybbuk slipping into a person—often a woman, per the old rabbis’ notions of vulnerability—and turning them into a vessel of torment. Fits of shrieking, unnatural voices, violent convulsions—these are its trademarks. The possessed might reveal secrets only the dead could know or hurl blasphemies in tones that chill the spine. Yiddish stories, like S. Ansky’s 1914 play The Dybbuk, spin it as a lover’s soul turned vengeful or a spiteful wretch settling old scores. Whatever the motive, it’s a malevolent intruder with a mission.

Casting it out is no small feat. Exorcisms call for rabbis reciting Psalms, sounding the shofar with authority, and ordering the spirit to depart in God’s name. Sometimes a tzaddik—a righteous sage—steps in, wielding prayer and resolve to break the grip. The Zohar, a cornerstone of Jewish mysticism, ties these entities to the “Other Side,” the domain of evil forces God restrains but hasn’t yet eradicated. It’s a spiritual showdown—light clashing with darkness, the human soul caught in the crossfire.

Now, let’s not kid ourselves—Wexner’s no backwoods conjure man muttering about spirits. He’s a calculating billionaire, a Jewish philanthropist who funneled millions into leadership programs while cozying up to a predator like Epstein. So what’s the game here? Is this dybbuk yarn just a rich man’s quirk, a cute little tale to spice up a magazine spread? Or is it a glimpse into a soul so sold-out that he’d welcome a demon as his co-pilot? The timing’s too juicy—1985, right as he’s climbing into bed with Epstein, handing over power of attorney and a Manhattan mansion like some Faustian bargain sealed in fine print. Coincidence? You be the judge.

The worldly might scoff, call it psychological hogwash or a flair for drama. But Scripture warns us, “For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world” (Ephesians 6:12). Wexner’s empire—built on lust, greed, and Epstein’s filth—reeks of something unholy. He didn’t cast out this “dybbuk”; he embraced it, rode it to riches, and left a trail of ruin. Whether it’s literal possession or a heart so hardened it mirrors the demonic, one thing’s clear: Leslie Wexner’s legacy isn’t just stained—it’s cursed.

Ultimately, however, Epstein’s religion has undertones even darker than that of Wexner’s demonic money-making muse.

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