Author: Drew Kaplan

Oneg Shabbas Parashah Sheet For Yitro [10-11 February 2023]

For the third week in a row, the Oneg Shabbas parashah sheet, the unofficial parashah sheet for kiddush clubs, is now available. This issue has a d’var Torah on kiddush being the fulfillment of one of the Ten Commandments, timing of Purim-drinking in the lead-up to Purim, and a little on this week’s episode of […]

Kiddush Clubs as Mens’ Clubs, featuring Dr. Michal Shaul [The Jewish Drinking Show, episode #124]

Intro Having previously discussed kiddush clubs on the 45th episode of The Jewish Drinking Show, there is a lot more to explore, especially considering that only a half-year ago, the first ever academic paper to be published on the topic came out. “Kiddush Club: Fraternity, Authority, Class and Gender Challenges in the Modern Orthodox Synagogue,” was […]

Spirit & Liqueur Companies at KFWE 2023

Just this morning, I received the following list of companies pouring spirits and liqueurs at today’s Kosher Food & Wine Experience (KFWE in New York City. It’s possible it’s a similar list for Wednesday’s KFWE event in LA. Here is the list: ADICTIVO, CAVA DE ORO JELINEK, PALINCA DE MARAMURES RON ABUELO DISTILLERIE DES MOISANS […]

Wineries Announced for Kosher Food & Wine Experience (KFWE) 2023

Leading up to this week’s Kosher Food & Wine Experience (KFWE), a list of over seven dozen wineries pouring their wines has been released. A production of Royal Wine Corporation, this year’s KFWE will be taking place tomorrow in New York City, as well as on Wednesday in Los Angeles. The listing of wineries whose […]

Controversy Amongst Polish Scholars [Clip From Ep. 123 Of The Jewish Drinking Show]

In this clip from the 123rd episode of The Jewish Drinking Show, Prof. Glenn Dynner shares about the contemporary controversy about tavernkeeping Jews of the 18th & 19th centuries in Poland amongst Polish historians (and politicians):

Lives of Tavernkeeping Jews in 18th & 19th Century Poland, featuring Prof. Glenn Dynner [The Jewish Drinking Show episode 123]

Intro Having previously featured Professor Glenn Dynner speaking on Jewish Tavernkeepers in 18th & 19th Century Poland on the 12th episode of The Jewish Drinking Show, he returns to the show again to speak more in-depth about their lives. Biography of Guest Professor Dynner currently serves as Director of the Bennett Center for Jewish Studies […]

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