Fruit of the Vine: The Status of Wine in Halachah

A complete guide to the laws of wine throughout the Jewish year, Pri Gafni: Fruit of the Vine covers the halachos of wine from Kiddush and Havdalah to the Purim seudah and Pesach Seder.
Designed for both practical reference and in-depth study, the sefer features a unique two-tier format. Clear, concise halachic rulings appear at the top of each page, while the Shorshei Hagefen commentary below provides detailed analysis and sources, tracing each halachah from its Talmudic origins through the Rishonim, Acharonim, and contemporary poskim.

About the author:
Rabbi Shaya Friedman was born and raised in Far Rockaway, NY. He learned in the Yeshiva of Philadelphia, in Yagdil Torah in Eretz Yisrael, and in Beth Medrash Govoha in Lakewood, NJ. Currently, he learns part time in Beth Medrash Govoha and works in real estate management. He lives in Lakewood, NJ, with his wife and children.