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:
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 […]
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 […]
2nd Spiritual Whisky Tour Announced
Rabbi Yonah’s phenomenal Spiritual Whisky Tour returns to Scotland from May 27th through June 2nd 2024. It offers an exclusive journey for Jewish men passionate about whisky, adventure, and farbrengen. Following up from last year’s inaugural trip, this year’s trip focusses on three regions: Campbeltown, the Highlands, and Speyside. The Spiritual Whisky Tour (SWT) […]
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 […]
List of Kosher For Passover Tequilas 2024
{Please note that this list is for 2024 (for the 2025 list, see here)} The Greater Phoenix Va’ad HaKashruth has released its annual list of kosher for Passover tequilas (see p. 7), noting that these are silver/blanco-only tequilas, silver/blanco mezcals, and sotols, “even when KFP status is not indicated on the bottle”. This list is organized by manufacturer […]
Kosher Food and Wine Experience 2024
Taking place a few weeks ago, the 18th annual Kosher Food and Wine Experience (KFWE) took place in New Jersey. As reported previously, this year was different from previous years in that it was closed only to those in media and the industry. While it had been in New York City last year, it returned […]