by Gutterman's & Gutterman Warheit | Sep 22, 2026 | Jewish Heritage & History
Providing the World with Access to Fresh Water For many of us, access to clean and drinkable water is part and parcel of our everyday life. Did you know, though, that one of every four persons on the planet does not have ready access to fresh and clean water....
by Gutterman's & Gutterman Warheit | Sep 17, 2026 | Jewish Heritage & History
How Tequila Production Made Its Way to Israel Tequila, the spirit derived from the sap of the agave cactus, first saw large scale production in Mexico in the mid-to-late 15th century, as soldiers and explorers from Spain (known as “conquistadors”) discovered the...
by Gutterman's & Gutterman Warheit | Aug 23, 2026 | Jewish Heritage & History
Jewish Inventor Played Key Role in Creation of Drip Irrigation Commonly Used Today While hand watering remains the most common way to ensure that a garden or crop gets adequate hydration, drip irrigation has continued to become more common practice, particularly with...
by Gutterman's & Gutterman Warheit | Aug 19, 2026 | Jewish Heritage & History
The Long History of the Schmatte Business During the latter half of the 19th century and the first couple of decades of the 20th century, during the great immigration from Europe into the United States, Jewish people made up a significant percentage of those coming...
by Gutterman's & Gutterman Warheit | Jun 25, 2026 | Jewish Heritage & History
Why the Use of Electricity is Prohibited or Discouraged | Leniencies that May Apply Within Jewish culture, Shabbat takes a central role, serving as a day of rest while commemorating the Exodus and creating community and connection. Because of it’s emphasis on...
by Gutterman's & Gutterman Warheit | Jun 21, 2026 | Jewish Heritage & History
How Have Styles Changed in the New World? | Who Are Some of the Seminal Jewish Architects in History? Jewish architecture has evolved over the last three millennia, constantly adapting to meet local environmental differences, but always focused on elements that...
