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...
