Exploring Jewish drinking wisdom
Rava’s Innovative Obligating of Getting Drunk on Purim[1] Rabbi Drew Kaplan Introduction One of the more familiar aspects of Purim practices is getting drunk, with Purim being one of the most drinking-heavy days on the Jewish calendar. While the book of Esther describes Purim as to be celebrated with drinking parties (Esther 9:17, 9:18, 9:19, […]
El Tequileño, a producer of tequilas, has recently had several of its products become certified as kosher-for-Passover. There has been a growing list of agave spirits in recent years that have been certified as kosher-for-Passover (for instance, see the 2025 list), so adding more to this list is an exciting piece of news for kosher-concerned […]
Herein follows today’s press release regarding the 2026 Kosher Spirits Awards: Kosher Spirits Awards Launching as the World’s First Dedicated Competition for Kosher-Certified Distilled Spirits A groundbreaking new competition celebrates excellence, transparency, and untapped market potential in the global spirits industry [Cincinnati, Ohio] — [February 11, 2026] — Jewish Drinking today announced the launch of […]
Having just released two new kosher-certified champagnes, Isiah Thomas speaks about these two new products, Brut Spéciale and Célébrité, at a media event at the 2026 Kosher Food and Wine Experience:
Since having published “Looking to Buy Kosher Vermouth in the US?” nearly four years ago, there have been quite a lot of changes in the market(!). Since that post, Kedem’s vermouths and Promised Land Beverage Company’s vermouths are no longer in production, so what is there available now? As discussed in the 187th episode of The […]
In this clip from the 187th episode of The Jewish Drinking Show, guest Mendy Mark shares about what he enjoys about Twin Suns‘ vermouths:
As 2025 is wrapping-up, it gives us the opportunity to look back at the episodes of The Jewish Drinking Show published in 2025. After kicking-off with a couple of “Drinks and Discussion” episodes, the remaining 19 episodes featured primarily rabbis and academics, along with others sprinkled in. In these episodes, renowned scholars illuminate how beverages function […]
As a lot of people are still curious/confused regarding the recently announced policy change by the Orthodox Union (OU), I have published a video essay with some thoughts on it with two weeks to go before its implementation:
Introduction As we prepare to enter 2026, what are the kosher-certified vermouth products currently on the market? While I had previously published a list of kosher-certified vermouths, that was nearly four years ago, which has brought some changes in the market. Having spoken with the producers of Hajdu vermouth and Lovatelli vermouths at the past […]
Introduction Philo of Alexandria, an early first-century Jewish philosopher who blended Greek thought with Jewish tradition, offers a fascinating window into how Jews of the Second Temple period understood the moral and spiritual dimensions of everyday life. By exploring his interpretations of biblical narratives, we will gain insights into a Hellenistic-Jewish perspective on the role […]
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![Philo on Drinking & Drunkenness, featuring Rabbi Dovid Campbell [The Jewish Drinking Show, Episode #186]](https://jewishdrinking.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Philo-on-Drinking-Drunkenness-featuring-Rabbi-Dovid-Campbell-The-Jewish-Drinking-Show-600x338.png)