![Drinking Imagery as Sexual Metaphor in the Talmud, featuring Rabbi Dr. Gail Labovitz [The Jewish Drinking Show, episode #185]](https://jewishdrinking.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Drinking-Imagery-as-Sexual-Metaphor-in-the-Talmud-featuring-Rabbi-Dr-Gail-Laibovitz-The-Jewish-Drinking-Show-600x338.png)
Drinking Imagery as Sexual Metaphor in the Talmud, featuring Rabbi Dr. Gail Labovitz [The Jewish Drinking Show, episode #185]
Introduction Having previously discussed Talmudic Parables of Wine with Looks with Dr. Elana Stein Hain on episode 133 of The Jewish Drinking Show, there are certainly Talmudic parables involving wine. However, there are also Talmudic parables that use wine and drinking for sexual references, too! Joining the 185th episode of The Jewish Drinking Show to […]
Orthodox Union Issues Policy Change for 2026 (& Beyond) Regarding Beer
In a letter published to its food service proprietors and mashgichim, the Orthodox Union (herein referred to as OU) announced a new beer policy today that will go into effect at the beginning of 2026. Beer Policy Change As of the first of January, “all beer served in OU establishments or at certified functions or […]
![Medieval Jewish Legal Authorities (Rishonim) on Kiddusha Rabbah, featuring Rabbi David Fried [The Jewish Drinking Show, episode #184]](https://jewishdrinking.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Rishonim-on-Kiddusha-Rabbah-featuring-Rabbi-David-Fried-The-Jewish-Drinking-Show-600x338.png)
Medieval Jewish Legal Authorities (Rishonim) on Kiddusha Rabbah, featuring Rabbi David Fried [The Jewish Drinking Show, episode #184]
Introduction Following the mention of kiddusha rabbah (קידושא רבה) in the Talmud, how did the Rishonim, the medieval normative legal authorities, discuss it? That is exactly the topic of the 184th episode of The Jewish Drinking Show, featuring sixth time guest, Rabbi David Fried. Biography of Guest Rabbi Fried teaches Judaic Studies at the Upper School […]
![Indigenous Wine Grape Varieties to Israel, featuring Professor Shivi Drori [The Jewish Drinking Show episode #183]](https://jewishdrinking.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Indigenous-Wine-Grape-Varieties-to-Israel-featuring-Professor-Shivi-Drori-The-Jewish-Drinking-Show-episode-183-600x338.png)
Indigenous Wine Grape Varieties to Israel, featuring Professor Shivi Drori [The Jewish Drinking Show episode #183]
Introduction Grapes in Israel for the use of wine are nothing new. While it had been known that they were certainly ancient, especially as we read of the delegation of scouts in the 13th chapter in the book of Numbers finding massive bunches of grapes, recent work by Professor Elyashiv “Shivi” Drori has uncovered dozens […]
![Biblical Eschatological Abundance of Wine, featuring Professor John Anthony Dunne [The Jewish Drinking Show, episode 182]](https://jewishdrinking.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Biblical-Eschatological-Abundance-of-Wine-featuring-Professor-John-Anthony-Dunne-The-Jewish-Drinking-Show-episode-182-600x338.png)
Biblical Eschatological Abundance of Wine, featuring Professor John Anthony Dunne [The Jewish Drinking Show, episode 182]
Introduction Amongst the Biblical prophets, the eschatological era is envisioned as a future time when God will bring ultimate justice, peace, and restoration to the world. The prophets describe it as an age when nations will no longer wage war, the oppressed will be lifted up, and harmony will prevail across creation. And they also […]
![Yiddish Drinking Songs, featuring Rokhl Kafrissen [The Jewish Drinking Show, episode #181]](https://jewishdrinking.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Yiddish-Drinking-Songs-featuring-Rokhl-Kafrissen-The-Jewish-Drinking-Show-episode-179-600x338.png)
Yiddish Drinking Songs, featuring Rokhl Kafrissen [The Jewish Drinking Show, episode #181]
Introduction As Yiddish was spoken by many Ashkenazi Jews for centuries, it should serve as no surprise to listeners of The Jewish Drinking Show that many Yiddish songs either revolved around or at least involved drinking. To introduce us to Yiddish drinking songs for the 181st episode of The Jewish Drinking Show on this topic […]
![Medieval Jewish Wine Poetry, featuring Prof. Ronnie Perelis [The Jewish Drinking Show, Episode #180]](https://jewishdrinking.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Medieval-Jewish-Wine-Poetry-featuring-Professor-Ronnie-Perelis-The-Jewish-Drinking-Show-episode-179-600x338.png)
Medieval Jewish Wine Poetry, featuring Prof. Ronnie Perelis [The Jewish Drinking Show, Episode #180]
Introduction While The Jewish Drinking Show has often explored wine and wine-drinking in practice, the 180th episode of the show explores wine poetry in Medieval Spain, featuring first time guest of the show, Professor Ronnie Perelis. Biography of Guest Professor Perelis is the Chief Rabbi Dr. Isaac Abraham and Jelena (Rachel) Alcalay Associate Professor of […]
![“Jews Cannot be Alcoholics”??? [Video Clip]](https://jewishdrinking.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Jews-Cannot-Be-Alcoholics-featuring-Matthew-Check-The-Jewish-Drinking-Show-episode-179-600x338.png)
“Jews Cannot be Alcoholics”??? [Video Clip]
In this clip from the 179th episode of The Jewish Drinking Show, Matthew Check and Rabbi Drew discuss the oft-heard statement that “Jews cannot be alcoholics” (and variations):
![One Jew’s Journey from Alcoholism to Sobriety, featuring Matthew Check [The Jewish Drinking Show episode #179]](https://jewishdrinking.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/One-Jews-Journey-from-Alcoholism-to-Sobriety-featuring-Matthew-Check-The-Jewish-Drinking-Show-episode-179-600x338.png)
One Jew’s Journey from Alcoholism to Sobriety, featuring Matthew Check [The Jewish Drinking Show episode #179]
Introduction Having previously published episodes of The Jewish Drinking Show on Alcoholism in the Jewish Community, Jewish Addiction Awareness, and Jewish Recovery, the newest episode features stories and insights from an individual, Matthew Check, who went through his own journey from alcoholism to sobriety. Biography of Guest Currently based in Cincinnati, Check has built a […]
Rabbi Drew Appears on The Two Cities Podcast to Discuss Wine in the Mishnah
Jewish Drinking’s Rabbi Drew appears as the featured guest in today’s episode of The Two Cities, discussing Wine in the Mishnah. You can find this new episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.