What Makes Mevushal Wine Special? Ever wondered why "mevushal" matters when choosing kosher wine? From its unique preparation to its role in Jewish gatherings, mevushal wine offers flexibility, tradition, and... Shiloh Winery: Wines from the Land of the Ark ...
“There is limited availability of Israeli wine in the U.S., which does present challenges to its growth in the U.S.,” he explains. “That said, particularly over the past year and a half, we’ve seen strong support from Jewish and Israeli guests who have personal ties to the ...
At first a slight foam appears on the surface of the liquid, and from that moment, according to Jewish tradition, it is liable to the wine-tithe (Ma`aseroth 1 7). The action rapidly becomes more violent, and while it is in progress the liquid must be kept in jars or in a vat, ...
From ancient civilizations to today, wine has been a universal medium, bridging gaps, cementing alliances, and facilitating social cohesion. It was used as a currency in ancient Egypt, a religious symbol in Christian and Jewish traditions, and a crucial component of diplomatic gifts in medieval Eu...
Happy Passover! To those of you who celebrate, you know that this Jewish holiday is filled with all kinds of special traditions, including the tradition Read More » Exploring Austin, TX Wine I just came back from Austin, TX. So I read up on Austin, TX wine. ...
Celebrated five days after Yom Kippur,Sukkotis one of the most significant religious festivals amongst Jewish people. During the festival, Jewish communities pay homage to how their ancestors lived in Israel and how God provided for them during their time in the wilderness. Jews all around the wo...
and even Australia, have begun garnering serious awards, and are redefining our concept of Jewish wines for the chagim. 2. Hanukkat Bayit. In Hebrew, Hanukkah means “rededication,” and what better way to celebrate this cozy festival of lights than to host a Hanukkah wine tasting with ...
Mary, Jesus' mother, was in town the next day at the crucifixion. Where was she this night? It would have been unheard of, an absolutely disgraceful action, for a Jewish man to celebrate this meal without his mother present if she were anywhere nearby. The Passover ritual requires specific...
No. There are winemakers like Philip and Sheryl Jones of Spencer Hill in Nelson, New Zealand, who don't have a drop of Jewish blood, but whose Goose Bay label is exclusively kosher. "We got into it because we realized there were no kosher wines made in New Zealand. It was a niche,...
R. Eleazar continues his defense of the custom by noting other places in Jewish tradition where 16 is significant: וי"ו חיים החיינו אחיה בתמניא אפי, י"ו אנשים קורין בשבוע...