News from Kol Ami

on Tuesday, 21 February 2012. 

BY KAREN HECKER

Congratulations to Rabbi Streiffer, Barry Bernstein and Barry Stein for hosting a fabulous evening at  Still 
Waters Distillery. On Saturday, January 21, 2012, forty members of Temple Kol Ami had an amazing time 
learning about the role that booze has played for Jews in history via a look at the texts of the Bible and Talmud and, how we view booze today. Great dialogue was had by all who participated in this fun and educational discussion. From the use of wine for spiritual enlightenment, to celebratory events, and examples of how booze was used as a tool to coerce and influence one’s judgment told via stories in the Bible and Talmud. The evening contained some very interesting stories and discussions relating to how booze played a part in Jewish history.

The evening proceeded with a great discussion lead by Barry Bernstein as well as an opportunity to schmooze with fellow congregants.  Barry educated everyone on the distillation process of spirits via live demonstration of a single malt whisky right on the premises. Everyone was fascinated by the process and many people were engaged and asked many questions. Barry Stein later explained the inner-workings of a Micro-Distillery in Ontario and then, got right down to what everyone was waiting for – the samples of their Premium Whisky. 

The evening was successful in part due to Kathy’s Cosmos and Melanie’s Martinis which were a big hit during the evening and, allowed everyone to sample Still Waters Single Malt Vodka. Many thanks go to Dan Mair for  his coordination, planning and execution of this event. The evening wouldn’t be a success without the joint support of the Social Committee and the Adult Education Committee.  And, special thanks to EVERYONE who came out and made this event a success!

 If anyone is interested in learning more about Still Waters Distillery and their offerings, please visit their web site www.stillwatersdistillery.com or, visit their Retail Store located at 150 Bradwick Drive, Unit #26, Concord.  

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