Exploring Jewish drinking wisdom
When Rava articulated “סְעוּדַת פּוּרִים שֶׁאֲכָלָהּ בַּלַּיְלָה — לֹא יָצָא יְדֵי חוֹבָתוֹ” (Megillah 7b), what did he mean that one has not fulfilled one’s obligation for the celebratory Purim feast by only eating/drinking at night? Although I have previously written that Rava is not “saying that it is wrong or otherwise inappropriate to enjoy a […]
With Purim and Passover around the corner, it should be no surprise that upcoming episodes of The Jewish Drinking Show feature discussions on these topics. Since the last time I published the upcoming tentative schedule encompassing December-February, I wanted to update you that episode #92 on Modern Israeli Wine History, publishing on this week is […]
While we take wineries for granted in Israel, there had to be a first one in modern Israel’s history. In this clip from the 92nd episode of The Jewish Drinking Show, Adam Montefiore shares his knowledge on Carmel, the first commercial kosher winery in Israel: If you’re interested, this video clip is also available on […]
How did Israeli grape-growers deal with their first Shemitah year after Jews began owning vineyards in Israel in the 19th century? In this clip from the 92nd episode of The Jewish Drinking Show, Adam Montefiore shares his knowledge on this challenge: If you’re interested, this video clip is also available on other platforms: LinkedIn Facebook […]
What has been modern Israel’s history of wine? For the 92nd episode of The Jewish Drinking Show, Adam Montefiore is the featured guest to discuss the early history of this topic. There is so much to discuss on this topic that the next episode (#93) will be recent history (stay tuned!). Adam Montefiore is a wine […]
In case you were curious about episode #91 of The Jewish Drinking Show, I am excited to share a couple of video clips from the episode on Rabbi David HaLevi Segal‘s writings on beer, featuring guest Rabbi Ezra Goldschmiedt:
How important was beer to 17th century Jews? Apparently, more significant than you or I might guess. In fact, one 17th century rabbi argued that it was significant enough to create a leniency to a Biblical commandment in certain circumstances. In a comment to Rabbi Moses Isserles’ gloss on Shulhan Arukh YD 293:3, Rabbi David HaLevi […]
If you’re curious about the latest episode of The Jewish Drinking Show, featuring Rabbi Daniel Isaac discussing Rav Hai Gaon’s writings on music at drinking parties, you are welcome to check out these clips from the episode. In addition to three video clips, there is also a deleted scene herein, as well: Rav Hai Gaon’s opinions […]
Music and drinking – two things that we often find go together really well. Yet, Rav Hai Gaon found music in the drinking house to be a problematic matter, which would have lasting consequences. Discussing a couple of rabbinic responsa of Rav Hai Gaon’s is Rabbi Daniel Isaac, who is currently completing his PhD (his […]
With the COVID-19 pandemic seemingly lessening, Royal Wine Food Corporation is bringing their Kosher Food & Wine Experience (KFWE)back to an in-person event this year. As opposed to last year’s KFWE being online, it will return to an in-person event. According to the event’s website, “The Kosher Food & Wine Experience is the premier kosher […]
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