Ep. 26 - Wine Before Wheat

When Noah stepped off the Ark into a silent, barren world, his first act was planting a vineyard…not wheat. Was it a holy intention or a coping mechanism? In this episode, Rabbi Bentzi Epstein uncovers why the Torah calls this choice a debasement, and how one small act led to massive consequences for generations to come.

You’ll learn how this moment ties into the division of the post-Flood world between Shem, Ham, and Japheth, and how that geography still shapes civilization today. Plus, discover the surprising connection between Noah and the mitzvah of tzitzit, what the Torah says about modesty even in private, and why Greek beauty has a place—but only when it dwells in the tent of Shem.

From ancient curses to the future of artificial intelligence, this episode reveals how the Torah offers timeless guidance on how to rebuild a shattered world—with purpose, holiness, and vision.