JTA Article on Shmaltz Brewing Ownership Transition
Although not news for listeners of The Jewish Drinking Show, you may have caught yesterday’s article in the JTA regarding Shmaltz Brewing’s transition of ownership. Written by Andrew Lapin, the article describes the transition of ownership between original owner, Jeremy Cowan, and new owner, Jesse Epstein. As listeners/viewers of the 117th episode of The Jewish Drinking […]
NSCI Whiskey Event Brings Brotherhood Together
North Shore Congregation Israel‘s Brotherhood held its largest event since the beginning of the pandemic a week and a half ago, kicking-off a return to large brotherhood events. The event? A delicious Bourbon-tasting along with a talk connecting whiskey in Jewish tradition. Pairing nicely with the tasty Bourbons was an enlightening and engaging talk on […]
Rabbi Drew Brings L’Chaims to Life at CBAJ
Over the course of last weekend members of Congregation Beth Abraham-Jacob enjoyed a weekend of insights into both drinking in Jewish texts and practice, as well as enjoying insightful tastings into delightful beverages. Entitled “Bringing L’Chaims to Life”, the weekend’s featured speaker was Rabbi Drew Kaplan, who spoke several times from Friday night through Saturday […]
Jewish Drinking Officially Recognized as a 501(c)3 Organization
I am excited to share the news that Jewish Drinking is now an officially IRS-recognized non-profit organization. While I had received the determination letter last month, the holidays were a busy time. However, with the holidays now over, I am excited to share this wonderful news. While I am currently working on ways to help […]
Jewish Tavern in Boston to be Created as Lehrhaus
A combination of a Jewish tavern and learning space is coming to Boston. Announced last week by co-founder, Rabbi Charlie Schwartz, that he is creating, along with Joshua Foer, “the world’s first Jewish tavern and house of learning. We’re taking a moonshot to re-imagine Jewish space and popularize hevruta across the Jewish world (and beyond).” […]