![Rav on Beer for Kiddush HaYom and Havdallah in the Talmud [Video Clip]](https://jewishdrinking.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Rav-on-Beer-for-Kiddush-and-Havdallah-in-the-Talmud-600x338.png)
Rav on Beer for Kiddush HaYom and Havdallah in the Talmud [Video Clip]
In this clip from the 192nd episode of The Jewish Drinking Show, Rabbi Drew Kaplan discusses the Talmudic drinking stories and statements of Rav concerning Kiddush HaYom and Havdallah:
![When Rabbi Yehudah HaNasi Drank Very Delicious Beer [Video Clip]](https://jewishdrinking.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/When-Rabbi-Yehudah-HaNasi-Drank-Very-Delicious-Beer--600x338.png)
When Rabbi Yehudah HaNasi Drank Very Delicious Beer [Video Clip]
In this clip from the 192nd episode of The Jewish Drinking Show, Rabbi Drew Kaplan discusses the Talmudic drinking story of when Levi gave Rabbi Yehudah HaNasi impressively delicious beer, as described on Pesaḥim 107a: לֵוִי שַׁדַּר לֵיהּ לְרַבִּי שִׁיכְרָא בַּר תְּלֵיסַר מְגָנֵי, טַעְמֵיהּ — הֲוָה בְּסִים טוּבָא, אֲמַר: כְּגוֹן זֶה רָאוּי לְקַדֵּשׁ עָלָיו וְלוֹמַר […]
![Beer for Kiddush & Havdallah in the Talmud [The Jewish Drinking Show, Episode #192]](https://jewishdrinking.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Beer-for-Kiddush-Havdallah-in-the-Talmud-The-Jewish-Drinking-Show--600x338.png)
Beer for Kiddush & Havdallah in the Talmud [The Jewish Drinking Show, Episode #192]
Introduction Although we have previously explored how Beer Became Acceptable for Havdallah in the Bablyonian Talmud in episode #26 of The Jewish Drinking Show, the 192nd episode of The Jewish Drinking Show explores the broader Talmudic context for how beer was considered regarding both Kiddush HaYom and Havdallah. Source Sheet The source sheet for this episode […]
![Is the Wayward & Rebellious Son’s Future Already Decided? [Video Clip]](https://jewishdrinking.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Is-the-Wayward-Rebellious-Sons-Future-Already-Decided-600x338.png)
Is the Wayward & Rebellious Son’s Future Already Decided? [Video Clip]
In this clip from the 191st episode of The Jewish Drinking Show, Rabbi Shmuel Hain and Rabbi Drew Kaplan discuss Rabbi Yossi, the Galilean‘s statement about what the future holds for the wayward and rebellious son (בן סורר ומורה) (Sanhedrin 72a):
![Considering the Limiting of Culpability of the Early Rabbis on the Rebellious Son [Video Clip]](https://jewishdrinking.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Considering-the-Limiting-of-Culpability-of-the-Early-Rabbis-on-the-Rebellious-Son-600x338.png)
Considering the Limiting of Culpability of the Early Rabbis on the Rebellious Son [Video Clip]
In this clip from the 191st episode of The Jewish Drinking Show, Rabbi Shmuel Hain and Rabbi Drew Kaplan discuss the limiting of culpability of the wayward and rebellious son (בן סורר ומורה) by the early rabbis (תנאים):
![The Early Rabbis (Tannaim) on Ben Sorrer UMoreh, featuring Rabbi Shmuel Hain [The Jewish Drinking Show, Episode #191]](https://jewishdrinking.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/The-Early-Rabbis-on-The-Rebellious-Son-Ben-Sorer-Umoreh-featuring-RAbbi-Shmuel-Hain-The-Jewish-Drinking-Show--600x338.png)
The Early Rabbis (Tannaim) on Ben Sorrer UMoreh, featuring Rabbi Shmuel Hain [The Jewish Drinking Show, Episode #191]
Introduction What happened to the Torah’s troubling case of the wayward and rebellious son once it entered the hands of the early rabbinic sages? Having previously discussed the rebellious and wayward son as described in Deuteronomy 21:18-21 on episode #149, this episode turns to the fascinating ways the rabbis interpreted, reshaped, and dramatically narrowed its […]
Visiting a Kosher Spirits Awards 2026 Best-in-Show Winner: Ruach Distillery
After revealing the winners of the best-in-show at the inaugural Kosher Spirits Awards, Rabbi Drew Kaplan visited Ruach Distillery to discuss their award-winning product with Neil Wasserman, owner & founder, as well as Zvi Saffer, the distillery & head of operations, wherein we hear the story behind the spirit, learn what makes it special, and […]
Revealing the Best-in-Show Winners at the Inaugural Kosher Spirits Awards
Rabbi Drew Kaplan, the host of the inaugural Kosher Spirits Awards, reveals the three best-in-show products (to the judges and stewards):
![Judging the Inaugural Kosher Spirits Awards: Favorite Products [Video]](https://jewishdrinking.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Favorite-600x338.jpeg)
Judging the Inaugural Kosher Spirits Awards: Favorite Products [Video]
In this featurette, we hear from several of the judges at the inaugural Kosher Spirits Awards about their favorite beverages:
![Judging the Inaugural Kosher Spirits Awards: Impressive Variety [Video]](https://jewishdrinking.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Variety-600x338.jpeg)
Judging the Inaugural Kosher Spirits Awards: Impressive Variety [Video]
In this featurette, we hear from several of the judges at the inaugural Kosher Spirits Awards speak about their experiencing of the variety of products submitted: