Category: Geonim

Terms for Beverages in Geonic Literature, featuring Prof. Phil Lieberman [ep. 136 of The Jewish Drinking Show]

Introduction Having previously published an episode concerning Geonic literature, for the 136th episode of The Jewish Drinking Show, we take a step back and consider terms for beverages in literature of the Geonic rabbis. We welcome first-time guest, Rabbi Dr. Phil Lieberman for this episode. Biography of Guest Phil Lieberman is a social, economic, and […]

Clips from Episode #90 on Music and Drinking, featuring Rabbi Daniel Isaac

If you’re curious about the latest episode of The Jewish Drinking Show, featuring Rabbi Daniel Isaac discussing Rav Hai Gaon’s writings on music at drinking parties, you are welcome to check out these clips from the episode. In addition to three video clips, there is also a deleted scene herein, as well: Rav Hai Gaon’s opinions […]

Rav Hai Gaon on Music in the Drinking House, featuring Rabbi Daniel Isaac – The Jewish Drinking Show, episode #90

Music and drinking – two things that we often find go together really well. Yet, Rav Hai Gaon found music in the drinking house to be a problematic matter, which would have lasting consequences. Discussing a couple of rabbinic responsa of Rav Hai Gaon’s is Rabbi Daniel Isaac, who is currently completing his PhD (his […]

Clips From Episode 83: Geonim and Maimonides on Gentile Wine

Interested in some clips from the recent episode of The Jewish Drinking Show? You’re in luck! Here are a couple of clips from the 83rd episode of The Jewish Drinking Show, featuring Professor David Freidenreich: Geonim on Gentile Wine Maimonides on Gentile Wine

Medieval Rabbis on Gentile Wine, featuring Prof. David Freidenreich

With gentile wine being seen as off-limits in the times of the Mishnah and Talmud, how did post-Talmudic rabbis advise on this matter? Joining the 83rd episode of The Jewish Drinking Show is Professor David Freidenreich. Prof. Freidenreich is the Pulver Family Professor of Jewish Studies at Colby College, where he serves as director of […]

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