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,...
by Gutterman's & Gutterman Warheit | Nov 21, 2025 | Jewish Heritage & History
How an Irish Invention Became Found a Home in the Jewish Deli Go to a Jewish deli and you’ll find some of the world’s most amazing corned beef. Likewise, dine at a true Irish eatery or attend a St. Patrick’s Day event and there will be corned beef. Is it a Jewish...
by Gutterman's & Gutterman Warheit | Nov 20, 2025 | Jewish Heritage & History
How the “Brainiest Man in Baseball” Played a Key Role in World War II Fifteen years in the major leagues—that would be the life story of many a person. But not for Morris “Moe” Berg. Dubbed “the professor” by teammates and sports journalists alike, Berg was fluent in...
by Gutterman's & Gutterman Warheit | Oct 30, 2025 | Jewish Heritage & History
The Jewish Contribution to Westward Expansion The seeds of westward expansion in the United States were sown with the 1803 Louisiana Purchase, which made nearly a million square miles of mostly uncharted territory a part of the fledgling country. Though only the...
by Gutterman's & Gutterman Warheit | Oct 30, 2025 | Jewish Heritage & History
What Must Be Included | Other Factors That May Affect Design In Judaism, the synagogue plays a key role, serving as the center for prayer, study and community. In addition to religious services, the synagogue may host social gatherings or be an educational venue. Are...
by Gutterman's & Gutterman Warheit | Oct 17, 2025 | Jewish Heritage & History
SF Fans Have Much to Cherish from Jewish Authors The Jewish literary tradition has always been open to and accepting of thematic exploration, often serving as a way to examine and consider ethical issues and philosophical concerns. That willingness to creatively...
by Gutterman's & Gutterman Warheit | Oct 4, 2025 | Jewish Heritage & History
The Key Role Jewish Inventors and Aviators Played in the Development of Manned Flight The story of manned flight is a complex one. Though figures such as the Wright brothers played key roles, many unsung inventors, scientists, engineers and pilots also contributed...
by Gutterman's & Gutterman Warheit | Sep 16, 2025 | Jewish Holidays
What Is Tashlikh? What Is It’s History? Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year Festival, will be celebrated from Monday, September 22 through Wednesday, September 24 this year. It’s a time of introspection, penitence and prayer, with special foods prepared and shared,...
by Gutterman's & Gutterman Warheit | Sep 6, 2025 | Jewish Heritage & History
What Is Jewish Rock? How Did It Come Into Being? What Are the Current Trends? Music has long been an integral part of Jewish culture, often playing a special role in Jewish religious practices. The Pizmonim are traditional Jewish tunes sung both to praise God and to...
by Gutterman's & Gutterman Warheit | Jul 21, 2025 | Jewish Heritage & History
How Baseball Helped Assimilate Jewish Immigrants in American Culture From its infancy in the early 1800s to the formation of the first professional baseball leagues in the 1870s to the birth of the major leagues and into the 21st century, baseball has been America’s...
by Gutterman's & Gutterman Warheit | Jul 8, 2025 | Jewish Heritage & History
How Jewish Delis Became Popular | What You’ll Typically Find on the Menu When you’re looking for a good sandwich, is there any place better than a New York style Jewish deli? Whether it’s a Reuben or pastrami on rye, or maybe a bagel with lox and cream cheese,...
by Gutterman's & Gutterman Warheit | Jun 19, 2025 | Jewish Heritage & History
The Predominance of Jewish Comedians in America A 1979 Time Magazine article estimated that, at the time, approximately four of every five comedians in clubs and on stages across the United States were Jewish. That’s astounding when you consider that a mere 3% of all...
by Gutterman's & Gutterman Warheit | Jun 7, 2025 | Jewish Heritage & History
How It Came into Being | What It Means | How to Make It Is there anything more comforting and satisfying than a steaming bowl of matzo ball soup? The iconic Jewish comfort food, a robust chicken soup traditionally made with dumplings called kneidlach, first appeared...
by Gutterman's & Gutterman Warheit | Jun 2, 2025 | News
Gutterman’s Funeral Home Wins 2025 Herald Long Island Choice Award Gutterman’s Funeral Home is proud to announce that readers of the Herald Long Island have voted us as the “Best Funeral Home” on Long Island for 2025. We are honored to accept this award and view it as...
by Gutterman's & Gutterman Warheit | May 24, 2025 | Jewish Heritage & History
The Jewish Commandment to Do Good Deeds The responsibility to do good in the world is deeply engrained in the Jewish faith, set forth in mitzvot, 613 commandments documented in the Torah. A number of additional mitzvot, issued by rabbis and known as rabbinic mitzvot,...
by Gutterman's & Gutterman Warheit | May 14, 2025 | Jewish Heritage & History
What Is Falafel? Where Did It Originate? Different Ways to Enjoy This Delicious Treat Is there anyone who doesn’t love falafel? Whether stuffed in a pita, served on a plate or popped into your mouth as a snack, it’s guaranteed to put your salivary glands into high...
by Gutterman's & Gutterman Warheit | Mar 27, 2025 | Jewish Funeral Traditions
The Requirements for Compliance with Jewish Law In the Jewish faith, while life is revered, death is considered a part of the natural cycle of life. Furthermore, Jewish tradition holds fast to the belief, set forth in Genesis 3:19, that we are created from dust and...
by Gutterman's & Gutterman Warheit | Mar 26, 2025 | Jewish Heritage & History, Uncategorized
Jewish Honorees Account for Nearly One in Every Four Laureates First awarded in 1901 to commemorate the 5th anniversary of scientist Alfred Nobel, the Nobel Prize is now awarded annually to honorees in six categories: physics, chemistry, literature, medicine, peace...
by Gutterman's & Gutterman Warheit | Feb 28, 2025 | Jewish Heritage & History
The Story of the “Quintessential Jewish Artist of the 20th Century” Art has been an essential element of Jewish life and culture for millennia. Artifacts from the First Temple Period (around the second millennium BCE) show visual representations, mostly connected to...
by Gutterman's & Gutterman Warheit | Feb 28, 2025 | Jewish Heritage & History
The Orthodox Jew Who Was Instrumental in Lincoln’s Candidacy for President America’s 16th president is well-known for his involvement in ending the enslavement of millions of Black Americans, but historians have written little about his friendships with and respect...
by Gutterman's & Gutterman Warheit | Feb 12, 2025 | Jewish Heritage & History
What Is Hamantaschen? What Does It Symbolize during Purim? Purim, the Jewish holiday that remembers the Jewish escape from destruction at the hands of Haman, an official of the Achaemenid Empire, falls on March 13 and 14, 2025. Generally a day of celebration, with...
by Gutterman's & Gutterman Warheit | Feb 11, 2025 | Jewish Heritage & History
The Secret Evacuation of Danish Jews during World War II History is replete with stories of courage, bravery and selfless acts on behalf of Jewish people across the European continent during the dark years of the Second World War. A lesser known event, but one of the...
by Gutterman's & Gutterman Warheit | Jan 31, 2025 | Jewish Heritage & History
Celebrating the Jewish “New Year for Trees” | Why Trees Play a Special Role in Jewish Culture | Some of the Most Important Trees in the Torah In 2025, the Jewish ”new year” for trees, also known as the 15th of Shevat, will be celebrated on February 13,...
by Gutterman's & Gutterman Warheit | Jan 31, 2025 | Jewish Heritage & History
From Composers to Performing Artists, from Mahler and Mendelssohn to Rubenstein and Heifetz | The Jewish Affinity for the Violin When you peruse the history of western classical music, it’s impossible to overlook the tremendous involvement and influence that Jewish...
by Gutterman's & Gutterman Warheit | Nov 29, 2024 | Jewish Heritage & History
What Is Gefilte Fish? How Did It Originate? When Is It Typically Served? Modern Takes on a Classic When you think of gefilte fish, what comes to your mind? A colorless lump of something with little or no flavor, maybe suspended in a jar of clear sludge? Unfortunately,...
by Gutterman's & Gutterman Warheit | Nov 28, 2024 | Jewish Heritage & History
What Is It? How Did It Become Such an Important Part of Jewish Tradition? It’s typically a loud and mournful sound, one unmatched in nature. The shofar, a musical instrument forged from a ram’s horn, has long been an integral part of Jewish lore and tradition. What...
by Gutterman's & Gutterman Warheit | Oct 30, 2024 | Jewish Heritage & History
Does the Use of Electricity on the Sabbath Violate Any Jewish Laws? Jewish tradition has long held that certain activities are not permitted during Shabbat, commencing at sunset on Friday evening and ending at the end of the day on Saturday. Observant Jews will...
by Gutterman's & Gutterman Warheit | Oct 30, 2024 | Jewish Heritage & History
What Are the Requirements for Wine to Be Kosher? Little Known Facts about Kosher Wine Wine has long been an integral part of Jewish life and practice. It’s a traditional part of most Jewish high holy days as Passover and Purim. Though grape juice is occasionally...
by Gutterman's & Gutterman Warheit | Oct 1, 2024 | Jewish Heritage & History
The Jewish Role in Protecting the Environment Within the Jewish tradition, there has always been a deep reverence for the earth as God’s creation. In fact, the commitment to the planet is so strong that, according to the Avot D’Rebbe Natan 31b, if a person is planting...
