Shira Telushkin lives in Brooklyn, where she writes about religion, fashion and culture. She’s working on a book about monastic intrigue in modern America. Follow her on Twitter @shira_telushkin or email [email protected].
Shira Telushkin
By Shira Telushkin
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BINTEL BRIEF His mother died and I never called. How do I fix this before Yom Kippur?
Bintel says the High Holidays are the perfect time to reach out to old friends. Here's what to say — and what not to say
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BINTEL BRIEF I don’t observe Yom Kippur. Can I still take off class?
Bintel weighs in on whether it's OK to own your Jewish heritage and ask others to recognize it — even if you're not religious
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BINTEL BRIEF I’m angry at my dad for supporting Trump. Do I need to forgive him for Yom Kippur?
Bintel weighs in on forgiving someone who hasn't asked for it — and how to channel the emotional energy involved
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BINTEL BRIEF I love traditional Rosh Hashanah services, but my wife says no to gender-segregated seating
In 1975, Bintel said the husband gets 'the last word.' That won't fly today. But how to resolve differences in High Holiday practices remains an intriguing question
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News Meet the LGBTQ couples whose queer-positive weddings measure up to Jewish legal standards
Pride meets the gatekeepers of Jewish law as observant couples reimagine gendered wedding rituals
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Culture Why having faith in James Bond can feel a little like believing in God
There is a scene about halfway through “No Time To Die,” the latest James Bond movie, where Bond is trapped in a locked room on a sinking boat in the middle of an ocean. Like everybody else in the theater, I had no doubt he would escape. This is a film that opens with Bond…
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Opinion Should you text your ex before Yom Kippur?
It’s traditional to reach out and apologize to those we have hurt before Yom Kippur to ask for forgiveness. Does that extend to your ex? Few relationships are as inherently intimate or emotional or painful as our romantic ones. While friendships run deep — and I think we would all be better off if we…
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Life My boyfriend admires someone I think is antisemitic. What now?
From its start in 1906, A Bintel Brief was a pillar of the Forward, helping generations of Jewish immigrants learn how to be American. Now our columnists are helping people navigate the complexities of being Jewish in 2021. Send questions to [email protected]. Dear Bintel, I’ve found myself in a bit of a moral quandary. I’m…
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