How to Cook Wine So Jews Can Dine
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It has saved many a Shabbos meal and avoided much embarrassment. But how exactly does yayin mevushal address the problem of yayin nesech? What is the technical definition of mevushal? A behind-the-scenes look at kosher wine production and its laws.
Language | English |
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Paper Type | Research Paper |
Pages | 16 |
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