Grape Vine

The Grape vine is regarded as the symbol of the children of Abraham ( Jews Christians and Muslims) whose people are as interwoven as grape vines. And then there is Dionysus the Greek god of fertility and wine, who is also celebrated here in California. Wine is of course a part of our Friday night Shabbat blessings: Blessed are You, Adonai our God, Sovereign of all, Creator of the fruit of the vine.