by Dr. Kenneth Friedman | May 28, 2020 | Blogs, Blogs & Opinion, The Kosher Decanter
Recently, Jews around the world celebrated the two-day festival of Shavuot, which commemorates the revelation on Mount Sinai. For some of us, the renewed acceptance of our sacred Torah is paired with all things cheese, since the minhag, or custom, is to consume dairy... read more
by Dr. Kenneth Friedman | May 4, 2020 | Blogs, Blogs & Opinion, The Kosher Decanter
Here at the Kosher Decanter, we celebrate life, happiness and joy. Tomorrow is May 5th, and for many of us, this means we transform into El Decantador Kosher for Cinco de Mayo. (Disclaimer: Cinco de Mayo has been circled with a bright red Sharpie on our calendar... read more
by Dr. Kenneth Friedman | Apr 21, 2020 | Blogs, Blogs & Opinion, The Kosher Decanter
As kosher wine fans, we are fortunate to be living in — as I like to call it — the “Goldeneh Age of Kosher Wine.” Perhaps not since Temple times (and likely ever) has the world seen so many new and exciting ventures in kosher winemaking, particularly with... read more
by Dr. Kenneth Friedman | Mar 26, 2020 | Blogs, Blogs & Opinion, Passover During The Pandemic, The Kosher Decanter
The coronavirus pandemic has upended all of our lives in different ways. Alas, Passover is just around the corner, and although many of us will make our seder alone or with only our immediate family, wine still plays a central role as part of The Four Cups. Kosher... read more
by Dr. Kenneth Friedman | Mar 9, 2020 | Blogs, Blogs & Opinion, The Kosher Decanter
With the holiday of Purim upon us, many people think wine. Yes, I think wine daily, but for 24 hours I am joined by Am Yisrael, my Hebraic sisters and brothers. Purim begins tonight, Mar. 9, and runs throughout the day tomorrow, Mar. 10. I become more religious during... read more
by Dr. Kenneth Friedman | Feb 14, 2020 | Blogs, Blogs & Opinion, The Kosher Decanter
What’s more romantic? A four-course prix fixe dinner or one you create for your love at home? I think the answer is obvious. Even if God didn’t grant you the gift of culinary prowess, your local takeout is a better plan than a jammed table near the kitchen in your... read more
by Dr. Kenneth Friedman | Dec 30, 2019 | Blogs, Blogs & Opinion, The Kosher Decanter
On the eve of New Year’s, we turn our attention to wine that calls to mind jubilance, renewal, excitement, freshness. We think Champagne. Let’s get one thing straight immediately: It’s not “Champagne” if it’s not from Champagne, France. If you really want to irk your... read more
by Dr. Kenneth Friedman | Nov 27, 2019 | Blogs, Blogs & Opinion, The Kosher Decanter
Nothing pairs better with family holiday gatherings than copious amounts of wine. For every malady in life, we are taught that God created a solution. Often these solutions have remained hidden. For family angst, God has given us wine. For this, I thank thee! As you... read more
by Dr. Kenneth Friedman | Nov 4, 2019 | Blogs, Blogs & Opinion, The Kosher Decanter
Let us return to Israel, as is the innate desire for some of us, and visit Gush Etzion, which lies south of Jerusalem and Bethlehem, and north of Hebron. Gush Etzion has played a part in much of Israel’s state and pre-state history, and the area is rich and deep with... read more
by Dr. Kenneth Friedman | Oct 24, 2019 | Blogs, Blogs & Opinion, The Kosher Decanter
Being a self-important wine snob comes with many fun evenings, boisterous parties with friends, and the occasional free bottle from importers and winemakers. Still, crowing about how much you know about wine also earns you endless calls and texts from friends... read more
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