Why Jews Toast L’Chaim (To Life): The origin of raising a glass of wine together
Discover the history and significance of the custom to raise a cup of wine with well-wishes of L’Chaim to one another.
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Maybe Rowena's toast is the origin of the toeast 'iechyd da' [good health] in modern Welsh.
Marianne