by Gutterman's & Gutterman Warheit | Apr 23, 2026 | Jewish Heritage & History
The Wide Variety of Baked Goodies You Can Expect One of the constants in Jewish culture, both in modern times and throughout history, has been the Jewish bakery. Often a communal hub, the bakery has been an integral party of holidays and rituals, as well as a place...
by Gutterman's & Gutterman Warheit | Apr 21, 2026 | Jewish Heritage & History, Jewish Holidays
Game Continues to Rise in Popularity Dreidel is just a children’s game, right…a way for kids to enjoy Hanukkah. Not anymore! Over the last 20 years, there’s been a marked resurgence in interest in the traditional Jewish game, with much of the expansion of interest...
by Gutterman's & Gutterman Warheit | Mar 27, 2026 | Jewish Heritage & History
The Jewish Inventor Who Set the Stage for the Modern Recording Industry Though most music is digital in the 21st century, the recording industry would likely not be the behemoth that it is without the involvement of Emile Berliner, a physicist and inventor on a par...
by Gutterman's & Gutterman Warheit | Mar 27, 2026 | Jewish Heritage & History
Why Is It So Prevalent? What Are the Different Methods for Smoking Fish? What Are the Popular Types of Smoked Fish in Jewish Cuisine? When you think of Jewish cuisine, you naturally think of smoked fish, whether it’s kippered salmon, nova lox, whitefish, mackerel or...
by Gutterman's & Gutterman Warheit | Feb 20, 2026 | Jewish Heritage & History
The History and Distinguishing Features of the Two Primary Diaspora Groups Most non-Jewish people in the West have heard the terms “Sephardic” and “Ashkenazi,” but few understand the differences or the significance of these distinctions. Let’s take a closer look at...
by Gutterman's & Gutterman Warheit | Feb 18, 2026 | Jewish Heritage & History
Ralph Baer—The So-Called “Father of Video Games” In 1972, Atari released a relatively new product, a coin-operated game that had a screen and used video technology…they called it Pong and it took bowling alleys and bars by storm. Though it seems almost paleolithic...
by Gutterman's & Gutterman Warheit | Jan 23, 2026 | Jewish Heritage & History
The Theological and Cultural Underpinnings of Jewish Giving | Historical Figures Who Have Set the Standard The commitment to giving back is a core belief within the Jewish faith. Studies consistently show that nearly half of the nation’s largest philanthropic donors...
by Gutterman's & Gutterman Warheit | Jan 21, 2026 | Jewish Holidays
Some of the Unknown Facts and Traditions Surrounding the “Festival of Lots” Purim, also known as the “Festival of Lots,” is almost here, with the holiday being celebrated from sundown on Monday, March 2 until sundown on Tuesday, March 3. Also known as the “Jewish...
by Gutterman's & Gutterman Warheit | Dec 21, 2025 | Jewish Heritage & History
The Beauty of Woodworking in Synagogues and Jewish Homes Jewish culture has long been associated with skilled craftsman, with the most prominent being gold and silver smiths, tailors, leather workers and coppersmiths. Lesser known are the Jewish artisans who have...
by Gutterman's & Gutterman Warheit | Dec 19, 2025 | Jewish Heritage & History
What Is It that Makes Jewish Rye Bread Unique? Are There Different Types? What to Look for in a Jewish Rye When you’re craving a Reuben, pastrami on rye or corned beef on rye, there’s really only one bread that you want…authentic Jewish rye. Did you know, though,...
