Drinking in the Guide for the Perplexed, featuring Rabbi Dr. Phillip Lieberman [The Jewish Drinking Show episode 160]
Introduction Having previously welcomed Rabbi Dr. Phil Lieberman to The Jewish Drinking Show for the geonic terms for alcoholic beverages, we welcome him back for the 160th episode of the show to discuss wine, drinking, and drunkenness in Maimonides‘ Guide for the Perplexed. Biography of Guest Rabbi Dr. Lieberman is a social, economic, and legal historian of the […]
Shiloh Winery, featuring Amichai Luria [The Jewish Drinking Show episode 157]
In the 157th episode of The Jewish Drinking Show, we visit Amichai Luria, the winemaker for Shiloh Winery to hear about the winery🍷 In addition to being available below in video format, the episode is also available in podcast format on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever else you prefer listening to podcasts:
Israel’s First Vineyard-as-a-Service: Anava Vineyards, featuring Nadav Jesselson [The Jewish Drinking Show Episode #156]
The 156th episode of The Jewish Drinking Show features Nadav Jesselson, co-founder and general manager of Anava Vineyards, speaks on Israel’s first “vineyard as a service”. In addition to being available below in video format, the episode is also available in podcast format on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever else you prefer listening to podcasts:
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 […]
Extending the Third Cup of Wine at the Seder? [Video Clip]
Despite there being an expected standard of not drinking a separate glass of wine between the third and fourth cups of wine at the Passover Seder, Rabbi Moshe Isserles suggested that one could extend the drinking of the third glass, as we see in this clip from the recent episode of The Jewish Drinking Show:
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 […]
Jewish Link Publishes Fourth Annual Wine Guide
For the fourth year in a year, the Jewish Link has published another annual issue of its wine guide, preceded by last year’s issue. Available in both print (including for purchase), as well as available online, The Jewish Link Wine Guide has returned with another issue of their “flagship magazine, an 80-page glossy that is […]
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 […]
Reviewing Kosher Rosé Wines
In this video, Barry, Ryan, & R’ Drew review the following kosher rosé wines, most of which are either 2022 or 2023 vintages, so they are on the newer side: Sirocco Gris du Sud 2023 Festa d’Estate Sparkling Rosé (NV) Summer Ice Rosé 2023 Abarbanel Batch 92 Rosé 2022 Éclat de Diamant Rosé 2023 Les […]
Codorníu Kosher Video Review
A new kosher wine that has recently hit the market Raventós Codorníu‘s Codorníu Kosher. Codorníu Kosher is the traditional cava par excellence, made using the three classic varieties from the D.O. Cava: Macabeo, Xarel.lo and Parellada. The entire winemaking process is carried out according to the norms indicated by the Orthodox Union. The video review […]