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Cannabis residue containing THC, CBD, and CBN was found on an altar at an Israelite shrine in Tel Arad, dating to the 8th century BCE, roughly 2,800 years ago. That connection faded during Judaism's diasporic periods, but in the modern era it's reemerged stronger than ever, with more Jews picking up a (rabbi-approved) joint.","spans":[],"direction":"ltr"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"In fact, it was an Israeli chemist, Professor Raphael Mechoulam who first isolated and identified THC and CBD in 1964. Today, Israel is a leader in cannabis innovation—engineering seeds to survive in the desert, optimizing indoor greenhouses, developing new strains with higher chemical concentrations and more.","spans":[],"direction":"ltr"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"There's no single explanation for cannabis's popularity among Jews, but a few theories stand out: a general cultural comfort with questioning norms, common stomach problems that make alcohol less appealing, and rising anxiety tied to antisemitism and generational trauma. Whatever the reason, cannabis and Jewish identity have become intertwined, and even observant Jews are partaking, since under specific rules, cannabis can be considered kosher.","spans":[],"direction":"ltr"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"As with most matters of Jewish law, cannabis's kashrut status is heavily debated.","spans":[],"direction":"ltr"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"As a raw plant, cannabis is considered kosher as there's nothing inherent to the plant that makes it forbidden. If consumed in a kosher manner, cannabis can meet kashrut standards.","spans":[],"direction":"ltr"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"That said, why you're consuming cannabis matters as much as how. Purely recreational use is discouraged: in a 1973 ruling, Rabbi Moshe Feinstein declared that cannabis was forbidden on the grounds that the Torah objects to overindulgence and the needless pursuit of new forms of intoxication. Consumption for its own sake, in other words, is prohibited.","spans":[{"start":11,"end":14,"type":"em"},{"start":60,"end":63,"type":"em"}],"direction":"ltr"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Medical or wellness-driven consumption is viewed differently under the mitzvah of pikuach nefesh , the duty to preserve and strengthen one's health, cannabis used for these purposes can be considered kosher. Kosher certification agencies now recognize cannabis brands, including the Orthodox Union, the most widely recognized kosher certifying body, which has certified select medical cannabis manufacturers. You can read more about the OU's decision to certify Vireo Health's medical cannabis products here.","spans":[{"start":82,"end":96,"type":"em"},{"start":433,"end":507,"type":"hyperlink","data":{"link_type":"Web","url":"https://www.ou.org/news/vireo-health-new-york-medical-cannabis-ou-kosher/","target":"_blank"}}],"direction":"ltr"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"And a fun side note, the Hebrew word for smoke, ashan, עשן has a total Gematria, or numerical value, of 420.","spans":[{"start":48,"end":54,"type":"em"}],"direction":"ltr"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Where can you buy some kosher weed, or find a Jewish space to consume? Here’s where to look:","spans":[],"direction":"ltr"},{"type":"list-item","text":"Tokin' Jew\nWhat began in 2020 as a Jewish meme page has grown into a full-fledged cannabis lifestyle brand, known for its unique and irreverent combination Jewish and cannabis cultural, with products like menorah bongs, dreidel grinders, and matzah-printed rolling papers. Its hemp-derived products are kosher certified in partnership with Rabbi Yaakov Cohen and Whole Kosher Services, and even includes gummies certified kosher-for-Passover.","spans":[{"start":0,"end":10,"type":"hyperlink","data":{"link_type":"Web","url":"https://tokinjewflower.com/","target":"_blank"}},{"start":0,"end":10,"type":"strong"}],"direction":"ltr"},{"type":"list-item","text":"HAMSA Kosher\nHAMSA delivers high-quality cannabis products designed for a wide range of dietary, health, and spiritual needs. Their gummies and blast sprays are crafted in small batches with plant-based pectin, natural sweeteners, and advanced nanoinfusion for remarkably rapid onset. Premium flower is harvested in small batches for freshness and elevated THC levels. HAMSA has dispensary locations across New Jersey, New York, and California.","spans":[{"start":0,"end":12,"type":"hyperlink","data":{"link_type":"Web","url":"https://www.hamsakosher.com/","target":"_blank"}},{"start":0,"end":12,"type":"strong"}],"direction":"ltr"},{"type":"list-item","text":"HoneyPot THC\nA certified Kosher and high- holiday friendly brand, HoneyPot THC is available at dispensaries in the New York area. It’s unique 2:1 THC to CBD ratio allows for a controlled and balanced cannabis experience. The brand was inspired by David Palmieri’s commitment to improving the quality of life for patients battling cancer and chronic illness. David Palemieri is also the VP of sales for Urban Extracts.","spans":[{"start":0,"end":12,"type":"hyperlink","data":{"link_type":"Web","url":"https://www.honeypotthc.com/home","target":"_blank"}},{"start":0,"end":12,"type":"strong"},{"start":36,"end":40,"type":"em"},{"start":402,"end":416,"type":"hyperlink","data":{"link_type":"Web","url":"https://www.urbanxtracts.com/","target":"_blank"}}],"direction":"ltr"},{"type":"list-item","text":"Gezoont Goodies \nBased in New York's Hudson Valley, Gezoont Goodies (\"Where Culinary Chef and Cannabis Blend\") makes kosher-certified edibles, gummies, infused chocolate, and pop-rock-style candies, crafted in small batches with premium full-spectrum CO2 cannabis oil. The line is kosher certified by Whole Kosher Services and sold at dispensaries across the New York area.","spans":[{"start":0,"end":15,"type":"hyperlink","data":{"link_type":"Web","url":"https://gezoontgoodies.com/","target":"_blank"}},{"start":0,"end":15,"type":"strong"}],"direction":"ltr"},{"type":"list-item","text":"Cali Kosher\nFounded in 2018 and based in Patterson, California, Cali Kosher is a fully licensed, vertically integrated cannabis company and one of the only certified kosher cannabis farms in the United States, offering flower, concentrates, and merchandise. They comply strictly with kosher laws and EnvirOrganic requirements.","spans":[{"start":0,"end":11,"type":"hyperlink","data":{"link_type":"Web","url":"https://calikosher.com/","target":"_blank"}},{"start":0,"end":11,"type":"strong"}],"direction":"ltr"},{"type":"list-item","text":"Infused Shabbat Dinner\nNot a product, but a growing NYC event series blending Shabbat tradition with cannabis culture through community-style dinners, candle-lighting, and Kiddush. Danit Sibovits began hosting infused Shabbat events in late 2024, aiming to create more comfortable spaces for Jews to gather amid the rise in antisemitism, and, when it comes to spiritual connection, a little chronic never hurts.","spans":[{"start":0,"end":22,"type":"hyperlink","data":{"link_type":"Web","url":"https://www.infusedshabbatdinner.net/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAcGRvZgJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA85MzY2MTk3NDMzOTI0NTkAAaeh3EIU6S9wkWc3b0adScY-2j8OrB6CQLNNOVaBQ6tkH4siyqe-4utruimx9g_aem_H_jrooNp51b4fz7bLAcChg","target":"_blank"}},{"start":0,"end":22,"type":"strong"}],"direction":"ltr"},{"type":"list-item","text":" Jews in Weed\nNot a product, but a community: Jews in Weed creates a safe, welcoming space for Jewish professionals and allies in the cannabis industry. The group connects people across the industry through high-energy, early-morning networking events—Bagel Bashes— at major cannabis conferences nationwide. Jews in Weed also hosts monthly pre-Shabbat calls, runs a blog spotlighting prominent Jewish professionals in the space, and organizes seasonal events throughout the year.","spans":[{"start":0,"end":13,"type":"strong"},{"start":1,"end":13,"type":"hyperlink","data":{"link_type":"Web","url":"https://www.jewsinweed.com/","target":"_blank"}}],"direction":"ltr"}],"alignment":"Left"}},{"__typename":"PRISMIC_InsightBodyCustom_html","type":"custom_html","primary":{"content":[{"type":"preformatted","text":"<script charset=\"utf-8\" type=\"text/javascript\" src=\"//js.hsforms.net/forms/embed/v2.js\"></script>\n<script>\n  hbspt.forms.create({\n    portalId: \"46082381\",\n    formId: \"a01501c4-d8ad-417b-bead-b37a626373a7\"\n  });\n</script>","spans":[],"direction":"ltr"}]}}],"related_insights":[{"insight":null}],"get_in_touch_heading":null,"social_title":null,"social_description":null,"social_image":null},"allSite_settingss":{"edges":[{"node":{"get_in_touch_heading":"Everything starts with a conversation."}}]}}},"pageContext":{"rootQuery":"\n  query InsightQuery($uid: String!) {\n    prismic {\n      insightByUID: insight(uid: $uid, lang: \"en-us\") {\n        title\n        category {\n          ... on PRISMIC_Category {\n            name\n          }\n        }\n        author {\n          ... on PRISMIC_Person {\n            name\n          }\n        }\n        feature_image\n        related_case_study {\n          ... on PRISMIC_Case_study {\n            client_name\n            tagline\n            feature_image\n            area {\n              ... on PRISMIC_Area {\n                name\n              }\n            }\n            _meta {\n              uid\n            }\n          }\n        }\n        body {\n          ... on PRISMIC_InsightBodyText {\n            type\n            primary {\n              content\n              alignment\n            }\n          }\n          ... on PRISMIC_InsightBodyCustom_html {\n            type\n            primary {\n              content\n            }\n          }\n          ... on PRISMIC_InsightBodyQuote {\n            type\n            primary {\n              quote {\n                ... on PRISMIC_Quote {\n                  content\n                  name\n                  title\n                }\n              }\n            }\n          }\n          ... on PRISMIC_InsightBodyContent_block {\n            type\n            primary {\n              image\n              caption\n              rubric\n              content\n            }\n          }\n          ... on PRISMIC_InsightBodyCallout {\n            type\n            primary {\n              callout\n              rubric\n              content\n            }\n          }\n        }\n        related_insights {\n          insight {\n            ... on PRISMIC_Insight {\n              _meta {\n                uid\n              }\n              title\n              feature_image\n              category {\n                ... on PRISMIC_Category {\n                  name\n                }\n              }    \n            }\n          }\n        }\n        get_in_touch_heading\n        social_title\n        social_description\n        social_image\n      }\n      allSite_settingss {\n        edges {\n          node {\n            get_in_touch_heading\n          }\n        }\n      }\n    }\n  }\n","id":"aql6BBEAACoASy0P","lang":"en-us","uid":"kosher-kush-brands-helping-you-stay-elevated-during-the-high-holidays","type":"insight","alternateLanguages":[],"cursor":"YXJyYXljb25uZWN0aW9uOjIwMg==","paginationPreviousMeta":{"id":"arQnfxYAAC8A5M5k","lang":"en-us","uid":"data-center-developers-are-fighting-the-fear-of-an-ai-takeover","type":"insight","alternateLanguages":[]},"paginationPreviousUid":"data-center-developers-are-fighting-the-fear-of-an-ai-takeover","paginationPreviousLang":"en-us","paginationNextMeta":{"id":"arvcJhYAACwA8QqR","lang":"en-us","uid":"five-ways-contech-companies-can-win-the-ai-robotics-story","type":"insight","alternateLanguages":[]},"paginationNextUid":"five-ways-contech-companies-can-win-the-ai-robotics-story","paginationNextLang":"en-us","lastQueryChunkEndCursor":"YXJyYXljb25uZWN0aW9uOjE5OQ=="}}}