Rav Moshe’s Teshuvot on Whiskey, featuring Rabbi Dov Linzer [The Jewish Drinking Show Episode 159]
Introduction One text that gets mentioned in conversations I have with fellow whiskey-drinkers is the responsum or responsa of Rabbi Moshe Feinstein. Commonly referred to as Rav Moshe, he was an important 20th century rabbi with a significant impact on the practices of Orthodox Jews, in general, and American Orthodox Jews, in particular. In a […]
Appearance on “Shu”T First, Ask Questions Later” Podcast, Discussing Gentile Wine
Episode In the latest of my podcast appearances, speaking about Jewish drinking [on other peoples’ podcasts], I’m excited to share the newest such appearance. Rabbi Moshe Kurtz had me on his Shu”T First, Ask Questions Later podcast recently, speaking about Rabbi Moshe Isserles‘ rabbinic responsum #124. Cleverly named “Uncorking the Rema’s Censored Wine Responsum”, this […]