Saturday, August 11, 2018

sources mekorot - Why wine for kiddush?


Why do we use wine (or grape juice - fruit of the vine) when sanctifying Shabbat? How was it first determined that wine was holy and that it is used to satisfy and make holy the coming holiday or shabbos. Is there a Torah source for using wine?




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