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Wine has always had an important role in religious observance for Jews and Jewish religious law is very strict in regard to producing and handling wine. One of the core laws is that unpasteurized wine that has been handled by non-Jews cannot be used by Jews. The reason behind this is that other religions also used wine in religious rites and any item used by another religion cannot be used in Jewish rites.
When Jews were dispersed and groups ended up in northern Europe, the land produced poor quality grapes. To make up for the poor quality grapes, Jews added more sugar to make the wine palatable, this led to Manischewitz wine.
That being said, in the last 20 years, kosher wine has evolved greatly and even the Manischewitz company produces some nice wines in addition to their classic sugary ones.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agoBecause back then all they drank was wine. even children. its just only because they have a lot of wine where they were living.
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Kiddush is not a drink. Kiddush is a ritual and more specifically a pair of blessings that are said over bread and wine at the end of the Sabbath and festival evening and morning services, and also said at the start of the Sabbath and Festival evening and morning meals. (If you're having the meal in the synagogue, you say Kiddush just once after the service and to start of the meal.) The blessings, along with the consumption of bread and wine, are part of the liturgy. Why? A common explanation is that nobody should leave the divine service with an empty stomach.
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What do you drink at Hanukkah?
There are no special drinks on hanukkah. Drink whatever you want.
Why you drink?
Kiddush is not a drink. Kiddush is a ritual and more specifically a pair of blessings that are said over bread and wine at the end of the Sabbath and festival evening and morning services, and also said at the start of the Sabbath and Festival evening and morning meals. (If you're having the meal in the synagogue, you say Kiddush just once after the service and to start of the meal.) The blessings, along with the consumption of bread and wine, are part of the liturgy. Why? A common explanation is that nobody should leave the divine service with an empty stomach.
Why do you drink?
Kiddush is not a drink. Kiddush is a ritual and more specifically a pair of blessings that are said over bread and wine at the end of the Sabbath and festival evening and morning services, and also said at the start of the Sabbath and Festival evening and morning meals. (If you're having the meal in the synagogue, you say Kiddush just once after the service and to start of the meal.) The blessings, along with the consumption of bread and wine, are part of the liturgy. Why? A common explanation is that nobody should leave the divine service with an empty stomach.
Do orthodox Jews eat kiddush?
"Kiddush" is not a foodstuff, it is an action. The word literally means "hallowing". Orthodox Jews perform Kiddush when Shabbat begins (Friday evening), which involves the blessing of candles, wine, bread, and God's love for the Jewish people. Following that they drink some of the blessed wine and blessed bread and this leads into a Shabbat meal that takes up much of the rest of the night.
What is the meaning of the Hebrew word kiddush?
Kiddush (קידוש) means hallowing or sanctifying
Is kiddush wine okay to drink at 11?
That is a decision for the parents to make. A lot of families allow their children to have a small amount of kiddish wine with no negative results.
Why do Jewish people drink wine from a kiddush cup?
The bride and groom take turns drinking wine from the Kiddush cup during the Jewish wedding ceremony.
Why don't we make Hamotzi immediately after Kiddush?
The Shulchan Aruch (Remo in 271:12) indeed says that one should wash before Kiddush and make Hamotzi immediately after Kiddush- and the Yekkes (Jews whose ancestors lived in Germany) actually do so. See Mishna Brura Vol 3. pg 95-96 for details. Note that even according to those that say that one should wash after Kiddush, pasken that the Man of the House (the person making Kiddush) should do so; everybody else should wash before Kiddush. (ibid)
What is kiddush challah bread?
It's challah
When do you drink the four cups of wine at the Passover Seder?
You drink the first cup after saying Kiddush in the beginning of the seder. You drink the second cup after saying Hallelujah and before the washing of the hands (Rahatz) Then you drink the third cup before Hallel and at this point, the Cup of Elijah is filled. Finally, the fourth cup is to be drank right before the acceptance of the divine service or Nirtza.
Who wrote kiddush ha-shem?
Sholem Asch
Is kiddush capitalized?
It usually is, since it's the name of a prayer.
