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...