wine

Why Purim joy isn’t automatic, and the simple daily practices that cultivate real happiness

Halachic answers to real-life situations, from giving gifts to lost items to workplace dilemmas

Research shows red wine offers no added health benefits over white wine, and its alcohol content may cancel out antioxidant advantages.

We've heard red wine is good for our health, but is it truly beneficial or just a myth? Research shows both potential benefits and health risks that we need to consider. So, how much wine should we really drink, and should you start if you haven't been drinking it until now?

Research finds that even one glass a day may increase risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, and cancer

From the Seven Species to Kiddush on Shabbat, discover why the vine became a timeless Jewish symbol of joy, fertility, blessing, and redemption

When does a brachah on wine cover other drinks? Which after-blessings do we recite, and why? All this and more in an easy-to-follow guide

Why is wine handled by a non-Jew not kosher? What should you do at an office party where alcohol is being served? Clear guidance for common dilemmas

Learn two daily halachic rulings from Rabbi Ovadia Yosef: how to properly select wine for Kiddush and how to approach differing pronunciation traditions.

From frozen hotels to chewing gum bans, here are some strange and interesting facts you probably didn’t know

Wondering which blessings to recite over wine—both before and after drinking it? Here’s a clear guide, including how much you need to drink to require a blessing.

The Torah source, meaning, and step-by-step guide to the sacred transition from Shabbat to the weekday

How the Friday night Kiddush expresses faith, gratitude, and the Jewish mission to bring holiness into the world

From Talmudic times to modern wineries, discover how halacha defines “boiled wine” and why pasteurized wines remain permitted even if touched by a non-Jew

The halachic conditions for reciting HaTov VeHaMeitiv — types of wine, timing, intent, meal requirements, and more

Why Judaism sanctifies wine yet warns against intoxication, exploring the fine line between celebration, holiness, and addiction