Guest Appearance on The Two Cities Podcast Discussing Wine in the Mishnah
I had the pleasure of serving as the featured guest on today’s episode of The Two Cities, discussing Wine in the Mishnah, the podcast’s 291st episode. You can find this new episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. Video Clips Here are a couple of video clips from the episode:Continue Reading
Signing-On to Letter: Jewish Orthodox Response in the Face of the Gaza Humanitarian Crisis
I signed onto a letter along with dozens of fellow Orthodox rabbis that was just published, entitled “A Call for Moral Clarity, Responsibility, and a Jewish Orthodox Response in the Face of the Gaza Humanitarian Crisis”. The text of the letter is as follows: The humanitarian crisis unfolding in GazaContinue Reading
Letter of Support of the University of Cincinnati Department of Judaic Studies
I was proud to have taken part last week in voting for the Greater Cincinnati Board of Rabbis‘ letter of support of University of Cincinnati‘s Department of Judaic Studies. A key line early on states our support clearly: “The Greater Cincinnati Board of Rabbis wants to go on record thatContinue Reading
Rabbi Drew Speaks on Drinking in Judaism on Rabbi Daniel Levine’s Podcast
Rabbi Drew is the guest on the newest episode of Rabbi Daniel Levine’s podcast, speaking on drinking in Judaism. Rabbi Levine intriguingly entitled the episode, “Is Drinking a Jewish Value?” In addition to being available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, it is also available in video format:Continue Reading
Rabbi Drew Speaks to Rockdale Seniors on Kiddush & More🥃
Alongside a bourbon-tasting, Rabbi Drew Kaplan provided insights into the ceremonial ritual drinking practices of Shabbat last month for seniors last month. “Our Seniors Group had a fantastic time sampling bourbons, sipping cocktails, and learning about Jewish involvement in the bourbon world,” exclaimed Rockdale Temple‘s senior rabbi, Rabbi Meredith Kahan.Continue Reading
Appearance on “Shu”T First, Ask Questions Later” Podcast, Discussing Gentile Wine
Episode In the latest of my podcast appearances [on other peoples’ podcasts], I’m excited to share the newest such appearance. Rabbi Moshe Kurtz had me on his Shu”T First, Ask Questions Later podcast recently, speaking about Rabbi Moshe Isserles‘ rabbinic responsum #124. Cleverly named “Uncorking The Rema’s Censored Wine Responsum”Continue Reading
Two New Recent Roles on Professional Committees
Having been selected last year as the treasurer of the Greater Cincinnati Board of Rabbis, I am proud to share with you two new professional committee roles into which I have been selected. The first took place back in May, which was being named the secretary of the Diversity, Equity,Continue Reading
Newest Episode of The Jewish Drinking Show features Fellow YCT Alumnus on Terms for Beverages in Geonic Literature
A fellow Yeshivat Chovevei Torah alumnus is the featured guest on the newest episode of The Jewish Drinking Show. Rabbi Dr. Phil Lieberman joins me on the show in speaking on terms for beverages in geonic literature. In addition to being available in video format, the episode is also availableContinue Reading
Memorial to Fallen Israeli Soldiers at Cedar Village [Chaplaincy Chronicles]
Having recently read in The American Israelite about a rock arriving to Cedar Village a quarter-century ago, I realized its anniversary was imminent: Jerusalem Rock is Heart of Memorial at Cedar Village By Brian L. Meyers, staff writer There is a new pinnacle in the landscape of the Cincinnati Jewish community.Continue Reading
Attending the 54th Conference of the Association for Jewish Studies
Having attended the 54th Conference of the Association for Jewish Studies two weeks ago, I appreciated the opportunity to be enriched, to be reinvigorated, and to be overall intellectually stimulated. It is not only neat to be able to hear what some of the newest research trends and topics areContinue Reading