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Corned Beef—The Jewish Deli Staple That’s Synonymous with St. Patrick’s Day

Gutterman's & Gutterman Warheit — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 01:10:28 +0000

How an Irish Invention Became Found a Home in the Jewish Deli Go to a Jewish deli and you’ll find some of the world’s most amazing corned beef. Likewise, dine at a true Irish eatery or attend a St. Patrick’s Day event and there will be corned beef. Is it a Jewish staple that made it into Irish cuisine or a taste of the Emerald Isle embraced by the Jewish community? Or a bit of both?

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Moe Berg—Major League Baseball Player, Game Show Whiz and International Spy

Gutterman's & Gutterman Warheit — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 04:06:41 +0000

How the “Brainiest Man in Baseball” Played a Key Role in World War II Fifteen years in the major leagues—that would be the life story of many a person. But not for Morris “Moe” Berg. Dubbed “the professor” by teammates and sports journalists alike, Berg was fluent in seven languages and dazzled on the radio quiz show Information Please. After the Japanese invaded Pearl Harbor, Berg signed on with...

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The Jewish Role in Settling the American West

Gutterman's & Gutterman Warheit — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 15:42:22 +0000

The Jewish Contribution to Westward Expansion The seeds of westward expansion in the United States were sown with the 1803 Louisiana Purchase, which made nearly a million square miles of mostly uncharted territory a part of the fledgling country. Though only the hardiest of souls ventured across the plains during the first half of the 19th century, the Gold Rush of 1849 increased the westward flow...

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Synagogue Architecture—Requirements and Considerations

Gutterman's & Gutterman Warheit — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 15:32:46 +0000

What Must Be Included | Other Factors That May Affect Design In Judaism, the synagogue plays a key role, serving as the center for prayer, study and community. In addition to religious services, the synagogue may host social gatherings or be an educational venue. Are there specific requirements that must be followed when designing and building a synagogue? What considerations are commonly a part...

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The Jewish Imagination—Masterpieces of Jewish Science Fiction

Gutterman's & Gutterman Warheit — Fri, 17 Oct 2025 01:43:33 +0000

SF Fans Have Much to Cherish from Jewish Authors The Jewish literary tradition has always been open to and accepting of thematic exploration, often serving as a way to examine and consider ethical issues and philosophical concerns. That willingness to creatively approach the big questions of life has fostered a rich tradition of science fiction within the Jewish community. In fact...

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The Jewish Involvement in the History of Aviation

Gutterman's & Gutterman Warheit — Sat, 04 Oct 2025 01:36:07 +0000

The Key Role Jewish Inventors and Aviators Played in the Development of Manned Flight The story of manned flight is a complex one. Though figures such as the Wright brothers played key roles, many unsung inventors, scientists, engineers and pilots also contributed essential efforts to the aviation industry. From the innovators who helped launch the first manned flights to some of the most daring...

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The Importance of Tashlikh during Rosh Hashanah

Gutterman's & Gutterman Warheit — Tue, 16 Sep 2025 01:29:17 +0000

What Is Tashlikh? What Is It’s History? Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year Festival, will be celebrated from Monday, September 22 through Wednesday, September 24 this year. It’s a time of introspection, penitence and prayer, with special foods prepared and shared, as well as the blowing of the shofar. One of the most important rituals that takes place during Rosh Hashanah is the Tashlikh.

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Jewish Rock—Origins and Current Trends

Gutterman's & Gutterman Warheit — Sat, 06 Sep 2025 01:22:46 +0000

What Is Jewish Rock? How Did It Come Into Being? What Are the Current Trends? Music has long been an integral part of Jewish culture, often playing a special role in Jewish religious practices. The Pizmonim are traditional Jewish tunes sung both to praise God and to facilitate certain teachings. The baqashot, practiced in Sephardic communities in Turkey, Morocco and Syria, include songs in praise...

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The Jewish Presence in America’s Pastime

Gutterman's & Gutterman Warheit — Mon, 21 Jul 2025 15:04:19 +0000

How Baseball Helped Assimilate Jewish Immigrants in American Culture From its infancy in the early 1800s to the formation of the first professional baseball leagues in the 1870s to the birth of the major leagues and into the 21st century, baseball has been America’s pastime. From its inception, baseball has seen strong representation from the Jewish community, in the form of players, umpires...

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The Jewish Deli: Origins and Offerings

Gutterman's & Gutterman Warheit — Tue, 08 Jul 2025 15:02:56 +0000

How Jewish Delis Became Popular | What You’ll Typically Find on the Menu When you’re looking for a good sandwich, is there any place better than a New York style Jewish deli? Whether it’s a Reuben or pastrami on rye, or maybe a bagel with lox and cream cheese, nothing will get your mouth watering faster. It may come as a surprise to learn that the New York style Jewish deli is an entirely American...

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