Massekhet Purim: An 18th Century Talmudic Parody, featuring Professor Richard Sarason [The Jewish Drinking Show, Episode #126]
Introduction As Purim is a time for not only merry-making and drinking, but also for some silliness, there have also been Hebrew parodies written for Purim, including, as we have discussed before, 14th century Hebrew parodies. Moving closer to our time, the very amusing Massekhet Purim, a Talmudic parody for Purim in the 18th century, […]
Kiddush Club Experiences, featuring Udi Zinar [The Jewish Drinking Show, episode #125]
Introduction Having provided an introductory overview of kiddush clubs (episode #45), as well as a fascinating framework in which to consider kiddush clubs (episode #124), the 125th episode of The Jewish Drinking Show features Udi Zinar discussing a range of kiddush club experiences. Brief Biography of Guest Ehud “Udi” Zinar is a Relationship & personal […]
Broader Benefits of Kiddush Clubs [Clip from Episode #124 of The Jewish Drinking Show]
In this clip from the 124th episode of The Jewish Drinking Show, Dr. Michal Shaul shares about benefits of kiddush clubs, beyond the kiddush clubs:
Function of Kiddush Clubs [Clip from Episode #124 of The Jewish Drinking Show]
In this clip from the 124th episode of The Jewish Drinking Show, Dr. Michal Shaul shares about the function(s) of kiddush clubs:
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 […]
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):
Roles of Tavernkeeping Jewesses in 18th & 19th Century Poland [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 role of Jewesses in tavernkeeping in 18th & 19th century Poland:
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 […]
Considering Kosher Cocktail Ingredients at Lehrhaus, featuring Rabbi Charlie Schwartz [Clip from episode 122 of The Jewish Drinking Show]
In this clip from the 122nd episode of The Jewish Drinking Show, Rabbi Charlie Schwartz shares about considering kosher cocktail ingredients at Lehrhaus:
Special Drinks and Foods at Lehrhaus, featuring Rabbi Charlie Schwartz [Clip from episode 122 of The Jewish Drinking Show]
In this clip from the 122nd episode of The Jewish Drinking Show, Rabbi Charlie Schwartz shares about special drinks and foods at Lehrhaus: