Kosher Wine Podcast
The Kosher Wine Podcast welcomes you to a delightful blend of heritage and flavor, where the ancient meets the avant-garde. Hosted by Dr. Kenneth Friedman and Rabbi Yisroel Bernath, the Kosher Wine Podcast will focus on approachable topics of interest to the modern kosher consumer. Kenny and Yisroel's relaxed and affable approach will be a way for listeners to keep up on the ever-expanding world of kosher wine.
Episodes
19 episodes
Episode 19: We Shoot from the Hip: A Wide-Ranging Conversation between Wine Friends
In Episode #19, Dr. Kenny Friedman and Rabbi Yisroel Bernath have a wide-ranging conversation about wines they have recently enjoyed, lots of current events in the wine world, and drink two wines and discuss: the Dalton, Asufa, Grounded, Zurima...
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Episode 19
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1:12:53
Episode 18: Amichai Lourie, Winemaker of Israel's Shiloh Winery
In Episode #18, Dr. Kenny Friedman and Rabbi Yisroel Bernath welcome Amichai Lourie, winemaker of Israel's Shiloh Winery since its founding in 2005. Just having opened the new winery and visitor center a month ago, now is the time to visit and ...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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1:19:58
Episode 17: What we're drinking now...
In Episode #17, Dr. Kenny Friedman and Rabbi Yisroel Bernath have a wide-ranging conversation about wines they have recently enjoyed over the Jewish holidays, as well as some recent international wine trends.Kenny brings up the top...
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Episode 17
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46:45
Episode 16: Our Wine Picks for Rosh Hashana 2024/5785
In Episode #16, Dr. Kenny Friedman and Rabbi Yisroel Bernath reveal their Rosh Hashanah 5785 picks.Featuring all Israeli wines for the New Year, in support of the wineries, winemakers, and workers of our homeland, Kenny and Rabbi Bernat...
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Episode 16
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45:58
Episode 15: Josh Rynderman, owner and winemaker of ESSA Winery, Cape Town, South Africa.
In Episode #15, Dr. Kenny Friedman and Rabbi Yisroel Bernath welcome Josh Rynderman, owner and winemaker of South Africa’s ESSA Winery.Joshua Rynderman is a man brimming with audacious energy evident in his easy smile but even more so i...
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Episode 15
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44:21
Episode 14: Vered Ben Saadon of Tura Estate Winery, Shomron, Israel.
On Episode 14, Dr. Kenneth Friedman and Rabbi Yisroel Bernath welcome a very special guest, Vered Ben Saadon of Tura Estate Winery. Tura Represents the resurgence of the ancient vineyards of Samaria, the Shomron, Planted by our ancestors thousa...
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Episode 14
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41:33
Episode 13: Kevin Danna of Binah Winery, Allentown, Pennsylvania.
In Episode #13, Dr. Kenny Friedman and Rabbi Yisroel Bernath welcome Kevin Danna, owner and winemaker of Binah Winery, Allentown, Pennsylvania.First, they delve into what is in their respective glasses, with Kevin drinking the new Caber...
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Episode 13
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57:48
Episode 12: Wines We've Been Enjoying Recently, Plus Other Current Topics
n this episode, Dr. Kenny Friedman and Rabbi Yisroel Bernath have a wide-ranging conversation about wines they have recently enjoyed, a wine-tasting comparing similar wines from different regions, and many other topics.In the first episo...
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Episode 12
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41:14
Episode 11: Shavuos White Wine Picks
In the highly anticipated Shavuos (or is it Shavuot?) White Wine Pick episode, Rabbi Yisroel Bernath and Dr. Kenny Friedman choose wines five price categories: Under $15, $15 to $25, $25-$35, $35-$45, and over $45. ...
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Episode 11
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36:50
Episode 10: Interview with Jonathan Hajdu from Covenant & Hajdu Wines
In Episode #10, Rabbi Yisroel Bernath and Dr. Kenny Friedman welcome Jon Hajdu, winemaker for Covenant Wines of Berkeley, California, and his own eponymous label, Hajdu Wines. They discuss Jon’s winemaking origin story and his fate...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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50:16
Episode 9: Everything You Need to Know About Wine Corks (and Other Enclosures!)
In this conversation, Rabbi Yisroel Bernath and Dr. Kenny Friedman talk about an oft-overlooked aspect of every wine bottle: the enclosure. First, they introduce a new segment as Rabbi Bernath reads a wine label and Kenny is left t...
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Episode 9
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45:37
Episode 8: Interview with Gabriel & Shimon Weiss from Shirah Wines
In this conversation, Rabbi Yisroel Bernath and Dr. Kenny Friedman invite their first guests, and chat with rockstar winemaker brothers Gabriel and Shimon Weiss of Shirah Wine, of course all while enjoying a glass of Shirah wine.They di...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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56:17
Episode 7: Post-Passover Musings and the Dalton Pet Nat Wine
In the first post-Passover chat, Rabbi Yisroel Bernath and Dr. Kenny Friedman discuss their experiences during the Passover holiday and their mutual enjoyment of the Dalton Pet Nat wine. They explore the interesting process of Pét-Nat, or Pétil...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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26:22
Episode 6: Our Wine Picks for Passover 2024
In the highly anticipated Pesach Seder Wine Pick episode, Rabbi Yisroel Bernath and Dr. Kenny Friedman announce their picks. They choose wines only from Israel in four price categories: Under $20, $20 to $40, $40 to $80, and over ...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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38:38
Episode 5: Choosing the Perfect Wines for Passover Seder
In this conversation, Rabbi Yisroel Bernath and Dr. Kenny Friedman discuss their recent experiences and preparations for the upcoming Passover holiday, the peak buying season for kosher wine. They discuss the question they receive...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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51:56
Episode 4: Matar CB, 2016 & Chateau Marquisat de Binet, Cuvée Abel, Montagne Saint-Émilion, 2015
In this conversation, Rabbi Yisroel Bernath and Dr. Kenny Friedman discuss the concept of Moshiach wines, the significance of wine in Jewish traditions and the importance of choosing the right wine for special occasions. Rabbi Bernath shares hi...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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36:46
Episode 3: Petit Castel 2020 & Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte 2009
In this episode, Rabbi Yisroel Bernath and Dr. Kenny Friedman discuss the most recent news out of Israel in the terrible damage to Avivim Winery due to Hezbollah and the continued importance of supporting Israeli wineries. They also share their...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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35:55
Episode 2: Corkscrews, Italian Dacci Barbara D'Asti 2020 & Israeli Shiloh Secret Reserve Petit Verdot 2020
In this conversation, Rabbi Yisroel Bernath and Kenny Friedman discuss corkscrews and wine openers. They compare different types of corkscrews and share their recommendations. They also discuss the concept of regifting rabbit corkscrews. The co...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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33:52
Episode 1: California Herzog Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
In this episode of the Kosher Wine Podcast, Rabbi Yisroel Bernath and Dr. Kenny Friedman discuss their backgrounds and passion for kosher wine. They explore the significance of wine in Jewish culture and how it is used to celebrate various occa...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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42:45