by Gutterman's & Gutterman Warheit | Sep 30, 2024 | Jewish Heritage & History
The Alheira—A Portuguese Sausage that Helped Jewish People Avoid Persecution When you think of Jewish cuisine, you don’t typically think of sausage. Most sausage uses pork, of course, and pork is prohibited under the Jewish dietary laws. But a very special type of...
by Gutterman's & Gutterman Warheit | Jul 30, 2024 | Jewish Heritage & History
What Is Shabbat? The Tradition of Shabbat Dinner The day of rest…you’ll find references to it in the world’s three principal faiths. Within the Jewish tradition, it’s known as Shabbat, from the Hebrew for “sabbath.” It’s been recognized as an integral part of the...
by Gutterman's & Gutterman Warheit | Jul 30, 2024 | Jewish Heritage & History
The Many Yiddish Terms that Have Become a Part of Our Speech The Yiddish language, first believed to have spoken about 1,200 years ago, has contributed much to modern English. While many of the terms we use almost every day have somewhat colorful origins or...
by Gutterman's & Gutterman Warheit | Jun 28, 2024 | Jewish Heritage & History
How a Scandinavian Food Became a Jewish Staple Bagels and lox—there are probably fewer foods more closely associated with Jewish culture. Lox, though, originated in Sweden, where fishermen learned how to preserve salmon with a saltwater brine about 200 years ago. In...
by Gutterman's & Gutterman Warheit | Jun 28, 2024 | Jewish Heritage & History
The Jewish Tradition of Organizing and Fighting for the Rights of Others On June 20, 1964, Andrew Goldman and Michael Schwerner joined James Cheney, a 21-year-old Mississippi native, on a drive from Meridian, Mississippi to Philadelphia, Mississippi, to view the...
by Gutterman's & Gutterman Warheit | Jun 1, 2024 | Jewish Heritage & History
The Origins of the Practice | The Many Different Forms of Head Coverings Some type of head covering has long been a tradition within the Jewish faith, though the types of hats or covering can vary significantly. Though married Jewish women commonly cover their hair as...
by Gutterman's & Gutterman Warheit | May 30, 2024 | Jewish Heritage & History
Who Knew Chicken Fat and Chicken Skin Could Taste So Good? Shmaltz—we all know what that is…it’s when the music swells when Kate Winslet gazes into Leonardo DiCaprio’s eyes in Titanic or at the climax of most “feel-good” movies. That’s the modern definition of...
by Gutterman's & Gutterman Warheit | Apr 23, 2024 | Jewish Heritage & History
Commemorating the Destruction of Ancient Temples and Other Tragedies Many of the Jewish high holy days and holidays are celebrations, often commemorating the resilience of the Jewish people over many millennia. The observance of Tisha B’av and the Three Weeks, though,...
by Gutterman's & Gutterman Warheit | Apr 16, 2024 | Jewish Heritage & History
have to add oil, as some will be soaked up during the process. The optimal temperature is 350 degrees…that’s typically about halfway on the dial. Don’t pinch on the salt!!—Salt makes just about everything better, but potatoes simply demand it. Don’t worry about...
by Gutterman's & Gutterman Warheit | Mar 31, 2024 | Jewish Heritage & History, Jewish Holidays
What Is It? How Does It Differ from Passover? The Jewish holiday of Passover, commemorating the release of the Jews from captivity in Egypt, begins on the 15th day of the Jewish month of Nisan and extends for 7 days. In Temple times, most Jews would travel to...
by Gutterman's & Gutterman Warheit | Mar 17, 2024 | Jewish Heritage & History
A Brief Look at Judaism in This Overwhelmingly Catholic Country St. Patrick’s Day is upon us…a holiday that celebrates the man who ostensibly brought Christianity to the Emerald Isle. It may come as a surprise to learn that, in a country where more than two-thirds of...
by Gutterman's & Gutterman Warheit | Feb 20, 2024 | Jewish Heritage & History
The Basic Rules of Kosher Cooking What Is the Purpose Behind Kosher Cooking? What Makes Cooking Kosher? “One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well” –Virginia Woolf Who doesn’t love a great meal? The truly great dining experience can...
by Gutterman's & Gutterman Warheit | Feb 20, 2024 | Jewish Holidays
Why Do We Celebrate Passover? What Are the Customs of Passover? Passover, or Pesach, will begin just before sundown on Monday, April 22, 2024, extending until the sun sets on Tuesday, April 30. The most celebrated Jewish holiday in the world, Passover has a number of...
by Gutterman's & Gutterman Warheit | Jan 23, 2024 | Jewish Heritage & History
Traditional Jewish Confections to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth Within the Jewish tradition, there’s a rich history of culinary creativity, and nowhere is that more evident than with pastries, cakes, sweet breads and other desserts. Many confections that were originally...
by Gutterman's & Gutterman Warheit | Jan 19, 2024 | Jewish Heritage & History
What Is Klezmer Music? When Is It Typically Played? What Are the Different Types of Dances? At many Jewish celebrations, there’s some type of dancing. Often, those dances are accompanied by klezmer music. Though klezmer music saw a revival in the late 20th century,...
by Gutterman's & Gutterman Warheit | Dec 26, 2023 | Jewish Heritage & History
Jewish Folk Tales through the Ages | Modern Takes on Old Tales Within the Jewish culture, there’s a rich and compelling history of storytelling. Though the Hebrew Bible includes folk tales and legends in nearly every book, scholars believe that the origins of this...
by Gutterman's & Gutterman Warheit | Dec 23, 2023 | Jewish Heritage & History
The Origins of the Star of David | It’s Importance as a Symbol of Judaism The six-sided Star of David has long been an iconic symbol of the Jewish faith. Historians say that the revered image, also known as the “Shield of David,” or “Magan David,” appeared in both...
by Gutterman's & Gutterman Warheit | Nov 29, 2023 | Jewish Heritage & History
When and Why Were the First Matzo Balls Made? How Are They Prepared? Some Little Known Facts about Matzo Balls Is there any food more iconically Jewish than the matzo ball? Whether you’re a little under the weather or it’s a Jewish holiday, there’s no elixir like...
by Gutterman's & Gutterman Warheit | Nov 27, 2023 | Jewish Heritage & History
How the Jewish Community Has Helped Further Human Equality and Dignity in the United States One of the fundamental tenets of the Jewish faith is the belief that we are all created equal. In action, that credo follows the Talmud, which mandates respect for the basic...
by Gutterman's & Gutterman Warheit | Oct 26, 2023 | Jewish Heritage & History
The Long Tradition of Literacy in the Jewish Community Art, education and literacy have long been hallmarks of the Jewish culture. Jewish authors have produced many of the world’s greatest literary treasures, offering a compelling and distinctive voice on matters both...
by Gutterman's & Gutterman Warheit | Oct 24, 2023 | Jewish Heritage & History
How Did These Popular Jewish Deli Meats Originate? How Does Corned Beef Differ from Pastrami? Corned beef on rye…pastrami piled high on an onion roll…two of the staples of any good Jewish deli. It may surprise you to learn that, while pastrami has its roots steeped in...
by Gutterman's & Gutterman Warheit | Sep 27, 2023 | Jewish Heritage & History
How the Simple Bread Became America’s Favorite Nosh Who doesn’t love bagels, whether toasted or not, with cream cheese, lox, butter or nothing at all? It seems that everyone has an opinion about where to get “the perfect bagel,” just as everyone has a different theory...
by Gutterman's & Gutterman Warheit | Sep 26, 2023 | Jewish Heritage & History
Are Ancient Customs Adapting to Modern Society? It’s an integral part of the American Jewish experience—spending a part of every summer at camp. Studies show that nearly half of all Jewish people across the United States went to a faith-based camp while they were...
by Gutterman's & Gutterman Warheit | Aug 24, 2023 | Jewish Funeral Traditions, Jewish Heritage & History
Are Ancient Customs Adapting to Modern Society? Many Jewish burial traditions, often based on the Torah, have been in place for thousands of years. Some, such as the admonition to inter the body within 24 hours, have become increasingly difficult in our mobile...
by Gutterman's & Gutterman Warheit | Aug 21, 2023 | Jewish Heritage & History
Documenting Your Family History According to the Torah, in the 1st Chapter of Genesis, trees were the first living things on the earth, long before the appearance of man (Genesis 1:11-12). The tree of life, placed at the center of the Garden of Eden, thus became the...
by Gutterman's & Gutterman Warheit | Aug 8, 2023 | Jewish Heritage & History
What Makes Challah Unique? When Is It Used? Many of us have heard of, seen or even tasted challah bread, often without any understanding of its origins or its significance in the Jewish faith. Let’s take a closer look at this traditional bread, at its origins, how it...
by Gutterman's & Gutterman Warheit | Jul 24, 2023 | Jewish Holidays
Creative Ways to Help Your Kids Understand the Meaning and Lessons of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur The Jewish High Holidays are perhaps the most important time of the year for members of the Jewish faith, a time for personal contemplation and renewal. It can be a...
by Gutterman's & Gutterman Warheit | Jun 27, 2023 | Jewish Heritage & History
Tips for Tracing Your Jewish Ancestry It’s a part of being human—having a sense of your heritage, of the family members who shaped you, of the struggles they faced, the hardships they overcame or the remarkable things they did. When you’re Jewish, you’re part of a...
by Gutterman's & Gutterman Warheit | Jun 26, 2023 | Jewish Funeral Traditions
The Reasons a Person Would Seek to Be Interred in the Holy Land Within the Jewish faith, when someone dies, it’s not uncommon for them to have arranged to have their body flown to Israel for interment. Why would someone choose to do this? Is there anything in the...
by Gutterman's & Gutterman Warheit | Jun 7, 2023 | Jewish Heritage & History
Paying Homage to the Rich History of Judaism around the World Is there a tradition in the world with a more storied history than the Jewish faith, spanning continents and millennia? As a member of the Jewish faith, you’ve likely heard stories of the triumphs and...
by Gutterman's & Gutterman Warheit | Jun 7, 2023 | Funeral support
What’s the Difference? Which One Is Best for You? When a loved one passes, the grieving process can make it difficult to focus on the details of planning a funeral, particularly in the Jewish tradition, where burial typically takes place within 24 hours. One of the...
by Gutterman's & Gutterman Warheit | Apr 27, 2023 | Funeral support
Coping Strategies to Help You Process the Complex Emotions When Someone Dies We hear over and over that death is inevitable and, on an intellectual level, we understand it, but it doesn’t ease the pain and emotional trauma when a loved one passes away. Sometimes, we...
