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 | 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...
