In this heartfelt poem, the author reflects on the joy of the Jewish holidays, particularly Passover, with its focus on family, friends, food, and song.

The San Francisco Giants made history by hiring Evan Goldstein, one of the few master sommeliers worldwide, as the first-ever master sommelier in Major League Baseball.

"Wine, Whisky and Halachah" by Rabbi Shraga Kallus and Rabbi Avraham Chaim Slansky delves into the intricate laws surrounding wine consumption in Judaism, particularly focusing on the prohibition of stam yeinam, wine that may have been used for idolatrous purposes.

The text discusses the author's experience with an Argentinian dish called carbonada criolla, a beef stew traditionally served in a pumpkin or squash.

For Hanukkah celebrations, when enjoying traditional oily foods like latkes and knishes, consider pairing them with sparkling white wine like Prosecco or Cava as the bubbles help cut through the richness of the dishes, similar to the effect of beer with french fries.