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Wine as חיי נפש according to Rabbi Moshe Isserles [Video Clip]

In this clip from the 33rd episode of Shu”t First, Ask Questions Later, Rabbi Drew Kaplan chats with Rabbi Moshe Kurtz concerning Rabbi Moshe Isserles‘ assertion that wine is חיי נפש in his rabbinic responsum #124:   The text under discussion for this clip is this excerpt from שו”ת רמ”א קכ”ד: מעתה דבפת נהגו בקצת מקומות […]

Rabbi Isserles on Drinking Between the 2nd & 3rd Glasses of Wine at the Seder [Video Clip]

In this clip from the recent episode of The Jewish Drinking Show, we discuss Rabbi Moshe Isserles‘ guidance regarding drinking between the second and third cups of wine at the Passover Seder:

Drinking Between Glasses of Wine at the Passover Seder [The Jewish Drinking Show episode #154]

While we know about drinking four cups of wine at the Passover Seder, what about drinking between these four cups of wine? The newest episode of The Jewish Drinking Show focusses on exactly this topic. This episode is also the seventh “Drinks and Discussion”-style episode, featuring a texts-based discussion led by Rabbi Drew. Episode In addition […]

Geographical Reception of the “Diminishing Our Joy” Explanation for Dropping Wine at the Passover Seder [Video Clip]

In this clip from the 153rd episode of The Jewish Drinking Show, Rabbi Dr. Zvi Ron discusses the differing geographical reception of the “Diminishing our joy” explanation for dropping wine at the Passover Seder:

The Origin of the “Diminishing Our Joy” Explanation for Dropping Wine at the Passover Seder [Video Clip]

In this clip from the 153rd episode of The Jewish Drinking Show, Rabbi Dr. Zvi Ron discusses the origin of the “Diminishing our joy” explanation for dropping wine at the Passover Seder:

Considering a Recent Explanation of Dropping Wine at the Passover Seder with Rabbi Dr. Zvi Ron [The Jewish Drinking Show episode 153]

Introduction Having previously published an episode on the origin of dropping out wine during the Passover Seder a few years ago, the newest episode of The Jewish Drinking Show explores a relatively recent explanation of this practice which sharply departs from its medieval explanations. Based off of his article “Spilling Wine While Reciting the Plagues to Diminish […]

Reviewing Red & White Wines (Spring 2024)

In this video, we review the following kosher-certified wines, available from KosherWine.com: – Abarbanel Chardonnay 2020 – Louis Blanc l’Orée de Manseng 2017 – Abarbanel Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 – Casa De Cielo Pinot Noir 2021 – Casa De Cielo Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 – Grume d’Or Pinot Noir 2022 – Château Alvignes Cahors 2016 Video […]

Two Twentieth Century Rabbis on Purim-Drinking: Rabbi Kook & Rabbi Hutner, featuring Rabbi David Fried [The Jewish Drinking Show ep. 152]

Intro Having discussed rabbis’ normative writings previously on The Jewish Drinking Show throughout numerous centuries, I’m excited to welcome back Rabbi David Fried to discuss the views of a couple of 20th century rabbis on the matter. In this episode, we discuss a writing of Rabbi Abraham Isaac Kook‘s (1865-1935) and one of Rabbi Yitzchak […]

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